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Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2006)
Professional interests include: nephrectomy (kidney removal), shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopic kidney surgery, and more.
2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 460w
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD is an urologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL FOUNDATION, Saint John's Health Center Cancer Clinic ' Santa Monica and Pacific Men's Health.

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Office Locations

Saint John's Health Center Cancer Clinic ' Santa Monica

2001 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 460w
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 582-7333
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Some issues Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

  • Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
  • Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
  • Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

  • Common warts
  • Genital warts
  • Skin tags
  • Age spots
  • Some skin cancers
  • Cervical cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

By Affordability:

hormone therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hormone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

hormone therapy
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

hormone replacement therapy
testosterone injections
testosterone therapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD performed more hormone therapy, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hormone replacement therapy, testosterone injections, and testosterone therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy
blood draw
core needle prostate biopsy
cystoscopy
inpatient hospital care
minimally invasive procedures
phlebotomy for lab tests
prostate biopsy
prostate punch biopsy

In 2013, Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD performed more biopsy, blood draw, core needle prostate biopsy, cystoscopy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), minimally invasive procedures, phlebotomy for lab tests, prostate biopsy, and prostate punch biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were urologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 55
lab tests 30
urologic procedures 51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 16
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 42
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 30
From 75 to 84 16
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 43
Dementia 0
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 13
blood draw 20
doctor visit 160
lab tests 36
pelvic imaging 13
ultrasound (sonogram) 13
urologic procedures 194
vascular procedures 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 18
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 40
Dementia 28
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, blood draw and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 21
blood draw 34
doctor visit 210
lab tests 50
minimally invasive procedures 17
pelvic imaging 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 21
urologic procedures 278
vascular procedures 21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 172
Female 38
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 0
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 94
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 43
Dementia 22
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 212
hospital care 64
inpatient care 64
minimally invasive procedures 34
potassium test 24
urologic procedures 131

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 21
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 0
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 27
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 39
Dementia 29
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 26
doctor visit 625
hospital care 108
inpatient care 108
minimally invasive procedures 77
potassium test 39
stent placement (stenting) 11
urologic procedures 424

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 179
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 18
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 19
blood draw 89
catheterization 41
diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 907
foreign body removal 12
hormone therapy 10550
hospital care 83
injections 10550
inpatient care 83
minimally invasive procedures 99
minor procedures 12
potassium test 74
ultrasound (sonogram) 19
urologic procedures 741

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 274
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 19
Hispanic 29
Asian 34
Other 18
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 48
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 19
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 36
ablation 23
blood draw 127
catheterization 76
diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 1071
hormone therapy 15776
hospital care 123
injections 15776
inpatient care 123
lab tests 25
minimally invasive procedures 163
minor procedures 19
pelvic imaging 13
potassium test 86
stent placement (stenting) 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 67
urologic procedures 1265

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 399
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 325
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 40
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 209
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 94
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 33
Dementia 20
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 44
ablation 11
blood draw 163
diagnostic procedures 28
doctor visit 1031
hormone therapy 17681
hospital care 177
injections 17681
inpatient care 177
lab tests 29
minimally invasive procedures 143
minor procedures 28
potassium test 56
stent placement (stenting) 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 44
urologic procedures 1175

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 433
Female 50
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 347
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 42
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 232
From 75 to 84 143
85 and over 83
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 17
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 83
ablation 14
blood draw 314
catheterization 130
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 1413
hormone therapy 19026
hospital care 82
injections 19026
inpatient care 82
lab tests 28
minimally invasive procedures 187
minor procedures 23
pelvic imaging 23
potassium test 46
stent placement (stenting) 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 108
urologic procedures 1533
vascular procedures 23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 470
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 0
Hispanic 43
Asian 35
Other 46
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 256
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 76
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 15
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were urologic procedures, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 112
ablation 18
blood draw 418
catheterization 109
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 1492
hospital care 112
inpatient care 112
lab tests 29
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
minimally invasive procedures 175
minor procedures 23
pelvic imaging 19
potassium test 39
stent placement (stenting) 28
ultrasound (sonogram) 140
urologic procedures 1452
vascular procedures 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 560
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 450
Black 0
Hispanic 45
Asian 43
Other 60
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 206
85 and over 103
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Dementia 12
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2023 were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 84
blood draw 340
catheterization 46
diagnostic procedures 38
doctor visit 1530
foreign body removal 20
hormone therapy 42023
hospital care 127
injections 42023
inpatient care 127
lab tests 14
laser treatment 13
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 13
minimally invasive procedures 209
minor procedures 38
potassium test 31
stent placement (stenting) 30
ultrasound (sonogram) 98
urologic procedures 1234

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Male 610
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 507
Black 0
Hispanic 54
Asian 38
Other 53
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 314
From 75 to 84 232
85 and over 101
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated as an urologist in Santa Monica, CA were hormone therapy, injections, urologic procedures and blood draw.

abdominal imaging 51
ablation 16
blood draw 188
catheterization 71
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 791
foreign body removal 16
hormone therapy 21011
hospital care 109
injections 21011
inpatient care 109
lab tests 30
laser treatment 12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation) 12
minimally invasive procedures 122
minor procedures 23
pelvic imaging 17
potassium test 49
stent placement (stenting) 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 63
urologic procedures 770
vascular procedures 19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD.

Gender
Female 40
Male 298
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 22
Non-Hispanic White 240
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 33
Other 21
Age
75 to 84 107
85 and over 45
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 17
Cancer 20

Education & Training

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Stanford Hospital & Clinics (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center
Providence Saint John's Health Center
PROVIDENCE SAINT JOHNS MEDICAL FOUNDATION
Saint John's Health Center Cancer Clinic ' Santa Monica
Pacific Men's Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, Scan Embrace and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
Blue Shield of California
MultiPlan PPO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Anthem Blue Cross PPO
Health Net PPO
Health Net HMO
Anthem
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare HMO
US Family Health Plan
Aetna Medicare PPO
Scan Embrace
CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.57 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-07 
I had just moved to Los Angeles from Washington, DC, and had some health concerns I couldn't address while in DC (keep in mind, this was during lockdowns). When I met Dr. Movassaghi, I explained what I knew about the situation, what my previous doctor had recommended, and double-checked with him on what the best path forward would be. He had an incredibly casual and friendly demeanor, which was reassuring, and gave me a recommendation for surgery (consistent with what the previous doctor had said). He performed the surgery and I've since been relieved of my concerns. Highly recommend.
Overall Rating: 2.0 2023-03-23 
Couldn’t figure out what was causing me pain and discomfort and recommended surgery but said it was 50/50 if it would work. He just didn’t seem to care or be sensitive to what was happening. Very direct and doesn’t try to connect with you.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mehran Movassaghi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
EDAP TECHNOMED INC $22,298
$22,298
AbbVie, Inc. $16,869 Androgel
$16,785 		Lupron
$84
Cook Incorporated $2,550 Cook Medical Accessories
$1,779 		Cook Medical Urology
$771
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $1,984 XIAFLEX
$1,315 		TESTOPEL
$263 		EDEX
$200 		Aveed
$160 		FORTESTA
$46
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation $1,728 AquaBeam Robotic System
$1,728
Other $7,606 Prolaris
$512 		Prolia
$486 		BOTOX
$481 		XTANDI
$426 		Nanoknife
$328 		Other
$5,374
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $21,358
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $14,375
Food and Beverage $10,580
Travel and Lodging $6,462
Education $259

Biography

Dr. Mehran Movassaghi specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Movassaghi's areas of expertise include the following: polycystic kidney disease, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). His professional affiliations include Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Before completing his residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and a hospital affiliated with the University of Southern California (USC), Dr. Movassaghi attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Movassaghi has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. He speaks Persian.

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