Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD for Medicare patients.
32 |
Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Orange, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and general practice. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Joseph Heritage Orange - Chapman Suite 400 and PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
2501 E Chapman Avenue Suite 400
Orange, CA 92869
2501 East Chapman Avenue Suite 201-202
Orange, CA 92869
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 32 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 32 |
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Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the None and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: None
Licensed In: California
Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, SCAN Medicare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Cigna HMO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Cigna PPO, Health Net Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio, Coventry/First Health PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Blue Shield of CA PPO, Providence Medicare Advantage, Health Net - TriCare, Choice /Humana PPO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO, Multiplan PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO, United HealthCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, TRICARE, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart, Providence, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 97 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.
I started working with Dr. Nikpour-Heravi recently and was very pleased with her care. She is an attentive doctor who was very good about keeping me informed every step of the way. She responded to queries via the portal promptly, not just with replies to my messages, but with a personal phone call to discuss an important test result. After two excellent experiences with her, I expect to continue as her patient indefinitely.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gelareh Renee Nikpour-Heravi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$2,196
DAVINCI XI $1,500 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $696 |
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Covidien LP |
$74
TruClear $74 |
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Hologic Sales and Service, LLC |
$29
CoolSeal Generator $29 |
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MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC |
$28
$28 |
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TherapeuticsMD, Inc. |
$24
IMVEXXY $24 |
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Other |
$16
Mirena $16 |
Education | $1,500 |
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Travel and Lodging | $630 |
Food and Beverage | $236 |
Dr. Gelareh Nikpour-Heravi specializes in general practice and general obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), colposcopy, and menopause. Dr. Nikpour-Heravi is rated highly by her patients. Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Nikpour-Heravi accepts. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Nikpour-Heravi attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Nikpour-Heravi (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Persian. Dr. Nikpour-Heravi is affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). St. Joseph Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Orange, CA.