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Dr. Allen Nalbandian, MD

Carlsbad, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nalbandian, Diagnostic Radiologist in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Allen Nalbandian, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Nalbandian graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nalbandian is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nalbandian’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nalbandian’s office at (760) 804-9929.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Diagnostic Radiology; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U/Ca San Francisco Program

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca | U/Ca San Francisco Sch/Med | University of California

    Is Dr. Nalbandian board certified in Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Allen Nalbandian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Nalbandian speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nalbandian treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Nalbandian 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. Nalbandian. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Lump in Left Breast (Multiple Areas)
    • Breast Lump in Right Breast Overlapping Quadrants
    • Breast Lump in Right Upper Outer Quadrant
    • Lump in Upper Outer Left Breast
    • Breast Disease
    • Mass in left breast multiple quadrants
    • Left breast lump overlapping areas
    • Nodule in left breast widespread
    • Lump in right breast multiple areas
    • Right breast mass overlapping
    • Palpable mass right breast
    • Lump in right breast upper outer
    • Right breast mass upper outer
    • Palpable mass right upper outer breast
    • Mass in upper outer left breast
    • Nodule in left breast upper outer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6325: Unspecified lump in the left breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6315: Unspecified lump in the right breast, overlapping quadrants
    • N6311: Unspecified lump in the right breast, upper outer quadrant
    • N6321: Unspecified lump in the left breast, upper outer quadrant

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee
    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Breast Disorder
    • Breast Disease
    • Various breast conditions
    • Miscellaneous breast ailments
    • Specific breast problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N6489: Other specified disorders of breast

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Bone Density Test
    • Bone Health Screening
    • DEXA Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration with Pain
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Lumbar Disc Pain
    • Discogenic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M51370: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region with discogenic back pain only

    What procedures does Dr. Nalbandian perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Nalbandian 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. Nalbandian. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Additional Breast Biopsy with Ultrasound Guidance
    • MRI-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Tissue Sample
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy (Additional Lesion)
    • Breast Tissue Sample (Multiple Sites)
    • Magnetic Resonance Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy with MRI
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy with Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
    • 19084: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 19085: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including magnetic resonance guidance

    Also known as:

    • Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Breast Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
    • Breast Lesion Biopsy
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Marker Placement
    • Localization device insertion
    • Percutaneous tissue marking
    • Biopsy site marker placement
    • Radioactive seed placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 10035: Placement of soft tissue localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous, including imaging guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Does Dr. Nalbandian accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nalbandian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 804-9929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nalbandian accept in Carlsbad, CA?

    Dr. Nalbandian in Carlsbad, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • SGS North America Inc

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nalbandian's office located?

    Dr. Allen Nalbandian's Primary Practice

    6185 Paseo del Norte Ste 110

    Carlsbad, CA 92011

    (760) 804-9929

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    Dr. Allen Nalbandian's Practice 2

    255 N Elm St Ste 102

    Escondido, CA 92025

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    Dr. Allen Nalbandian's Practice 3

    488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 100

    Escondido, CA 92025

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

    Dr. Nalbandian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619938099.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nalbandian?

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

    What is Dr. Allen Nalbandian's specialty?

    Dr. Nalbandian is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Carlsbad, CA. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Nalbandian to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Allen Nalbandian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nalbandian is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Allen Nalbandian accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Allen Nalbandian is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Allen Nalbandian offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nalbandian's office at (760) 804-9929 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Allen Nalbandian?

    Please contact Dr. Nalbandian's office at (760) 804-9929 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Allen Nalbandian have?

    Dr. Allen Nalbandian is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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