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- 18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, Tarzana, CA 91356
About Dr. Lashkari
Saman Lashkari, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Tarzana, CA specializing in nephrology. Saman trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Medicare claims data shows Saman provided 5,971 services to 3,196 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1447282421.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (818) 757-1212
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18840 VENTURA BLVD STE 207
Tarzana, CA 91356
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,971 services · 3,196 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
456 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
232 | Too few peers to compare |
| Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function | Treatment | 95923 |
231 | Too few peers to compare |
| Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing | Treatment | 95921 |
231 | Too few peers to compare |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
135 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes | Treatment | 96136 |
132 | Too few peers to compare |
| Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour | Treatment | 96132 |
131 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
31 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Administration of vaccine | Treatment | 90471 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Tarzana 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of California, Geffen School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Saman Lashkari?
Saman Lashkari is a kidney specialist in Tarzana, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
What is Saman Lashkari's address?
Saman Lashkari is listed at 18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, Tarzana, CA 91356. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Saman Lashkari?
The number on file is (818) 757-1212. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Saman Lashkari?
Saman Lashkari's National Provider Identifier is 1447282421. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Saman Lashkari train?
Saman Lashkari attended University of California, Geffen School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Saman Lashkari have?
Saman Lashkari has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Saman Lashkari perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Saman Lashkari performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax by washing; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Saman Lashkari's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Saman Lashkari. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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