Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD is an allergist and immunologist in Pasadena, CA specializing in allergy & immunology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD is affiliated with Huntington Health and Adult and Children Allergy Asthma.
65 North Madison Avenue Adult & Children Allergy Asthma Center, Suite 200
Pasadena, CA 91101
Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots)
Also known as allergy shots, subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy is a treatment in which gradually increasing doses of an allergen are injected under the skin. An allergen is a substance that can bring about an allergic reaction. Pollen, dust mites, and pet dander are the most common examples of these substances. When patients receive an allergy shot, their body produces "blocking" antibodies that decrease the immune system's sensitivity to an allergen, thus reducing their symptoms.
Before treatment is begun, patients and their doctors first have to identify different factors that trigger their symptoms. Then, skin tests are done to confirm which substances cause allergic reactions. Blood tests may be performed as well, but they are typically not necessary.
There are two phases to subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy: a build-up phase and a maintenance phase. The build-up phase lasts three to six months, during which patients receive shots with increasing amounts of the allergens once or twice a week. When the effective dose is reached, the maintenance phase begins and may continue for up to five years.
Although allergy shots are the longest-lasting and most effective allergy treatment available, they are not for everyone. If patients have heart problems, high blood pressure, or severe asthma, they should not be given allergy shots. The injections are generally safe, but they may have a little swelling at the injection site, which is normal. Rarely, severe shock-like reactions, called anaphylaxis, can also occur. Patients will likely be required by their doctor to stay for half an hour after their shot, so in the event of an anaphylactic reaction, it can be treated immediately.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD treated as an allergist and immunologist in Pasadena, CA were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Scripps Clinic. He is certified by the Board Certification: Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2008)
Residency: Scripps Clinic (2011)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Allergy & Immunology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Aetna Aexcel Plus, Aetna Aexcel, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, AARP, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan (CA members only), Aetna - Texas CHIP, Aetna - Aetna Select, Aetna - Texas Voluntary/Informal (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - HMO (Aetna), Aetna - Aetna Whole Health- Banner Health Network HMO, Aetna - LM Healthworks, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 1500, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Choice POS, Aetna - Illinois Community Network, Aetna - Traditional Choice Indemnity, Aetna - Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Whole Health - MW Comm. Health Solutions, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Choice POS II, Aetna - Healthy New York HMO, Aetna - Aetna Dental PPO/PDN, Aetna - Aexcel Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Value Network HMO, Aetna - Aexcel Aetna Select, Aetna - Student Health Plans, Aetna - HMO Deductible Plan, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Quality Point-of-Service (QPOS), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna - Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Aexcel PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Savings Plus of Arizona, Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access HDHP, Aetna - Aetna Golden Choice Plan (PPO), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Select (HMO), Aetna - Aetna Choice POS (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Managed Choice Open Access Value 5000, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Aetna Advantage Dental, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Open Access Elect Choice (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - MCOA 7500, Aetna - Preventative and Hospital Care 3000, Aetna - Savings Plus of Oklahoma, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Volunteer Plan, Aetna - Savings Plus of Texas, Aetna - New York Recommendation of Care PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Medicare Rx Premier (PDP), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Elect Choice (EPO), Aetna - Aetna Golden Medicare Plan (HMO), Aetna - Behavioral Healthcare Program, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Special Needs, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aexcel Plus Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS, Aetna - Savings Plus of Lake County, OH, Aetna - Aexcel Plus PPO (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access POS II, Aetna - Employee Assistance Program, Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO (Open Access), Aetna - Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Choice PPO, Aetna - Aetna Open Access Managed Choice (POS), Aetna - Savings Plus of Chicago, IL, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund HMO, Aetna - HCA Smart Care Plus (PPO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Base (PPO), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Value (PPO), Aetna - New York Certified PPO (Workers' Comp), Aetna - Aexcel Plus Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Medicare Open (Private Fee-for-Service), Aetna - Medicare Plan (HMO / Open Access HMO), Aetna - HCA Well Care (Level 3), Aetna - NYC Community Plan, Aetna - HMO (Open Access), Aetna - Aexcel Managed Choice POS (Open Access), Aetna - Aetna Workers' Comp Access, Aetna - Better Health Kids Pennsylvania, Aetna - Medicare Plan (PPO), Aetna - Aetna Health Network Option, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna - Open Choice (PPO), Aetna - HCA Smart Care Select, Aetna - Vitalidad Mexico con Aetna, Aetna - Affordable Health Choices, Aetna - Vitalidad Plus California con Aetna, Aetna - Aexcel PPO, Aetna - Aetna HealthFund Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Aexcel Open Access Managed Choice POS (HealthFund), Aetna - Aetna Vision, Aetna - North Shore LIJ Employee Health Plan (CIIPA), Aetna - Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna - Illinois Managed Choice Network, Aetna - Signature Administrators, Aetna - HCA Well Care (Levels 1 & 2), Aetna - Aexcel Elect Choice EPO, Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II (Aetna HealthFund), Aetna - PCP Referral Plan (TX only), Aetna - Savings Plus of Florida (Brevard and Tampa), Aetna - Aetna Medicare Plan (HMO/Open Access HMO) and Aetna - Better Health.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin Saman Farnam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Kevin Farnam's area of specialization is allergy & immunology. Before performing his residency at Scripps Clinic, Dr. Farnam attended Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He has indicated that his clinical interests include drug allergy, tests, and food allergy. Dr. Farnam seems to be an in-network provider for Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Medicare, and Medicare Advantage, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Huntington Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Pasadena, CA.
