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Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD

Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD

Orange, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mahtabifard, Thoracic Surgeon in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Ali Mahtabifard, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Mahtabifard completed his residency at The Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University. Dr. Mahtabifard is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahtabifard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahtabifard’s office at (310) 652-0530.

    Where did Dr. Mahtabifard go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: The Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard University

    • Medical School: NEW YORK MED COLL

    What languages does Dr. Mahtabifard speak?

    Dr. Mahtabifard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Mahtabifard treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Mahtabifard diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Mahtabifard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Malignant Lung Tumor
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Right lung cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Upper Respiratory Tract Disease
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Upper airway disease
    • Nose and throat conditions
    • Upper respiratory illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J398: Other specified diseases of upper respiratory tract

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Pus in Chest Cavity
    • Pus in Chest Cavity with Fistula
    • Abscess
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Empyema
    • Pleural empyema
    • Infected pleural space
    • Empyema with fistula
    • Pleural empyema with abnormal connection
    • Infected pleural space with fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J869: Pyothorax without fistula
    • J860: Pyothorax with fistula

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
    • Cancer
    • Malignant tumor
    • Neoplasm
    • Cancer of unknown primary

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Pneumothorax
    • Air in Chest Cavity
    • Lung Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J939: Pneumothorax, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pneumothorax
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Collapsed lung
    • Lung collapse
    • Types of pneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9383: Other pneumothorax

    Also known as:

    • Lung Carcinoid Tumor
    • Carcinoid Tumor
    • Bronchial Carcinoid
    • Pulmonary Carcinoid
    • Lung NET

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7A090: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon

    What procedures does Dr. Mahtabifard perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Mahtabifard performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mahtabifard. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Dilation or Fracture Repair
    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Tracheal Dilation Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchial Fracture Reduction
    • Airway Widening Bronchoscopy
    • Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
    • Airway Aspiration
    • Lung Secretion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31630: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with tracheal/bronchial dilation or closed reduction of fracture
    • 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
    • Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
    • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
    • VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
    • Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
    • Thoracoscopic lung decortication
    • Pleural peel removal
    • Lung lining surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
    • 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Lung Mass Removal
    • VATS Wedge Resection
    • Thoracoscopic Lung Nodule Removal
    • Keyhole Lung Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32667: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass or nodule), each additional resection, ipsilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Airway Tumor Destruction
    • Bronchial Stenosis Relief
    • Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage

    CPT Codes:

    • 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cavity Foreign Body Removal (Thoracoscopy)
    • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)
    • Pleural Foreign Body Removal
    • Thoracoscopic Fibrin Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 32653: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of intrapleural foreign body or fibrin deposit

    Also known as:

    • Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Mediastinal Biopsy
    • Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)

    Does Dr. Mahtabifard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mahtabifard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 652-0530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mahtabifard accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Mahtabifard in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mahtabifard's office located?

    Dr. Ali Mahtabifard's Primary Practice

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 29

    Orange, CA 92868

    (310) 652-0530

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    Dr. Ali Mahtabifard's Practice 2

    2810 Long Beach Blvd Fl 3

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    Dr. Ali Mahtabifard's Practice 3

    2801 Atlantic Ave

    Long Beach, CA 90806

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    What is Dr. Mahtabifard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mahtabifard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801872593.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahtabifard?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mahtabifard

    What is Dr. Ali Mahtabifard's specialty?

    Dr. Mahtabifard is a Thoracic Surgeon near Orange, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Mahtabifard to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ali Mahtabifard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mahtabifard is affiliated with UCI Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Ali Mahtabifard accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Mahtabifard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ali Mahtabifard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mahtabifard's office at (310) 652-0530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ali Mahtabifard?

    Please contact Dr. Mahtabifard's office at (310) 652-0530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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