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Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO

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(Dr. Soheil Ali Payvandi, D.O.)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: elbow arthritis, elbow replacement, elbow pain, and more.

2801 K Street Suite 310
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 389-7977

Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO is an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

2801 K Street Suite 310
Sacramento, CA 95816

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Some issues Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO can help you with:

Trigger Finger Surgery

"Trigger finger," or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where the tendons at the base of a finger become irritated and swollen. They may develop small lumps similar to scar tissue. As the swollen, bumpy tendons pass through their sheath, a tunnel of connective tissue that holds them in place, they become stuck. The finger gets frozen in a bent, curled position. If forced, the finger can be straightened. When this happens, the stuck tendons slip through all at once, often causing a popping or clicking noise. Many cases of trigger finger respond well to non-surgical treatments such as NSAIDs, splints, or injected steroids. However, in severe cases, surgery may be necessary.

During trigger finger surgery, the tendons at the base of the affected finger are identified and the sheath is opened up, allowing the tendons to move freely without getting stuck. This can be done through a tiny incision in the palm, or even without an incision at all, using the tip of a needle. Most people are able to move their fingers normally, bending and straightening their finger without catching or popping, right away after surgery. Although patients may have some pain and stiffness as they heal, recovery is quick.

In The News

“On June 8, when Dr. Soheil Payvandi of the Sutter Orthopaedic Institute in Sacramento operated on Faber's hand to realign the shards into bone, all he could think about was keeping the metal plates...”—"Ultrasound boosts healing of fractures", Red Bluff Daily News, December 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

therapeutic activities

In 2023, Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO had a list price for ligament injection, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injection, and therapeutic activities that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

land-based therapeutic exercise

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

rehabilitation

In 2023, Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, land-based therapeutic exercise, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, and rehabilitation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Affordability:

arm X-ray

decompression surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

therapeutic exercise

X-rays

In 2012, Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO had a list price for arm X-ray, decompression surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, therapeutic exercise, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	237
immobilization	14
injections	13
musculoskeletal imaging	103
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	103

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	250
immobilization	11
injections	45
musculoskeletal imaging	59
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	249
injections	40
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	280
injections	50
musculoskeletal imaging	47
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	34
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2016 were rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
decompression surgery	23
diagnostic evaluation	37
doctor visit	288
immobilization	22
injections	56
joint surgery	13
manual therapy	75
musculoskeletal imaging	78
nerve procedures	23
open surgery	23
reconstructive surgery	13
rehabilitation	104
tendon surgery	32
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	68
X-rays	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	254
immobilization	12
injections	58
manual therapy	150
musculoskeletal imaging	55
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
rehabilitation	175
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	55

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	11
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	299
immobilization	19
injections	61
manual therapy	108
musculoskeletal imaging	28
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
rehabilitation	167
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, upper extremity surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	303
immobilization	21
injections	81
joint surgery	17
manual therapy	97
musculoskeletal imaging	51
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	148
tendon surgery	46
transplant procedures	19
upper extremity surgery	95
X-rays	51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	15
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	227
injections	55
manual therapy	43
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
rehabilitation	48
tendon surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2021 were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	184
injections	52
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
rehabilitation	127
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2022 were rehabilitation, injections, aspiration and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	241
immobilization	15
injections	80
manual therapy	54
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	27
rehabilitation	189
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA during 2023 were injections, aspiration, rehabilitation and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	220
injections	49
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
rehabilitation	26
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO in 2023

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated as an orthopedist in Sacramento, CA were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	36
decompression surgery	22
diagnostic evaluation	37
doctor visit	252
immobilization	16
injections	53
joint surgery	15
manual therapy	87
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	123
tendon surgery	25
transplant procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	144
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	11
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	11
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO graduated from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at POH Medical Center - Michigan State University. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

Residency: POH Medical Center - Michigan State University

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter 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. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Soheil A. Payvandi, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Skeletal Dynamics Inc	$248 Implate $248
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$121 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $121
BIOVENTUS LLC	$118 Ultrasound $118

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$248
Food and Beverage	$240

Biography

Dr. Soheil Payvandi's areas of specialization are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery; he sees patients in Sacramento, CA. Clinical interests for Dr. Payvandi include wrist pain, elbow pain, and wrist fracture. He takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Persian. He is affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, Dr. Payvandi is currently accepting new patients at his office in Sacramento, CA.