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Dr. Roham Moftakhar, MD

Neurosurgeon

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Moftakhar, Neurosurgeon in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Roham Moftakhar, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC. Dr. Moftakhar is fluent in English, Persian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moftakhar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moftakhar’s office at (803) 434-8323.

    What languages does Dr. Moftakhar speak?

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

    • English
    • Persian
    • Russian
    • Spanish
    • Ukrainian

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Moftakhar typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Moftakhar 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. Moftakhar. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Brain or Spinal Cord Scan
    • Unusual CNS imaging results
    • Other neurological scan abnormalities
    • Brain imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9089: Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

    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

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Moftakhar typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Moftakhar 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. Moftakhar. 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:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Moftakhar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Moftakhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 434-8323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Moftakhar accept in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Moftakhar in Columbia, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Moftakhar's office located?

    Dr. Roham Moftakhar's Primary Practice

    3 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 310

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 434-8323

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

    Dr. Moftakhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184689515.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moftakhar?

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

    What is Dr. Roham Moftakhar's specialty?

    Dr. Moftakhar is a Neurosurgeon near Columbia, SC.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Roham Moftakhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Moftakhar is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital 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 Dr. Roham Moftakhar accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Roham Moftakhar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Roham Moftakhar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Moftakhar's office at (803) 434-8323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Roham Moftakhar?

    Please contact Dr. Moftakhar's office at (803) 434-8323 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Moftakhar's office located?

    Dr. Moftakhar's office is located in Columbia, SC.