24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pourbabak, Endocrinologist in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Sam Pourbabak, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in San Clemente, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Pourbabak graduated from Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) and completed his residency at University Of Massachusetts Med School Worcester Ma. Dr. Pourbabak is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pourbabak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pourbabak’s office at (949) 916-9100.
Where did Dr. Pourbabak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Massachusetts Med School Worcester Ma | University of New Mexico
Medical School: Iran Univ of Med Sci, Teheran, Iran | Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS)
What languages does Dr. Pourbabak speak?
Dr. Pourbabak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Pourbabak typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Pourbabak 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. Pourbabak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Pourbabak typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Pourbabak 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. Pourbabak. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Pourbabak accept my insurance?
Dr. Pourbabak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 916-9100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pourbabak accept in San Clemente, CA?
Dr. Pourbabak in San Clemente, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pourbabak's office located?
Dr. Sam Pourbabak's Primary Practice
655 Camino de los Mares Ste 122
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 916-9100
What is Dr. Pourbabak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pourbabak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043271018.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pourbabak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pourbabak
What is Dr. Sam Pourbabak's specialty?
Dr. Pourbabak is a Endocrinologist near San Clemente, CA.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Sam Pourbabak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pourbabak is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sam Pourbabak accepting new patients in San Clemente, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sam Pourbabak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Pourbabak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pourbabak's office at (949) 916-9100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Pourbabak?
Please contact Dr. Pourbabak's office at (949) 916-9100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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