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Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
1.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD

Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Nikakhtar, completed a residency at Deaconess Hospital|Norton Mem Infirmary|Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nikakhtar an average 1.5 star rating.

Dr. Nikakhtar works at Optum - Family Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Onychogryphosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    3444 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (323) 264-2670

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Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
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Health Screening
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Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
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Ovarian Cancer Screening
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
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    About Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1427062348
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Deaconess Hospital|Norton Mem Infirmary|Western Pennsylvania Hospital
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    Dr. Nehzat Nikakhtar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nikakhtar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nikakhtar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nikakhtar works at Optum - Family Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. View the full address on Dr. Nikakhtar’s profile.

    Dr. Nikakhtar has seen patients for Onychogryphosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nikakhtar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Nikakhtar. The overall rating for this provider is 1.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nikakhtar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Nikakhtar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Nikakhtar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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