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Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care
St. George's University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care
2700 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 100
Walnut Creek

Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD is a pulmonologist specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD is affiliated with John Muir Health, Hill Physicians and MUIR PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE.

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Office Locations

Address:

2700 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 100
Walnut Creek

Address:

2700 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Some issues Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD treated as a pulmonologist were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and aspiration.

aspiration 87
bronchoscopy 56
catheterization 26
doctor visit 210
hospital care 883
inpatient care 877
pleural drainage 51
preventive care 11
pulmonary testing 108
resuscitation 11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 28
vaccines 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD.

Gender
Female 37
Male 40
Ethnicity
Black / African American 4
Asian / Pacific Islander 5
Non-Hispanic White 56
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 7
Other
Age
85 and over 16
75 to 84 27
Less than 65 9
65 to 74 25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and heart failure.

Hypertension 15
High Cholesterol 14
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 9
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 5
Cancer 4

Education & Training

Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Med American Board of IM/Pulmonary Disease American Board of IM/Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Med American Board of IM/Pulmonary Disease American Board of IM/Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

John Muir Health
Hill Physicians
MUIR PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE

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. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Health Net, Humana, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health, Brand New Day and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nick Sina Pakzad, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna
Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem
Health Net
Humana
Chinese Community Health Plan
Central Health
Brand New Day
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Biography

Dr. Nick Pakzad practices adult critical care and adult pulmonology. In his practice, Dr. Pakzad focuses on intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He usually is in-network for Blue Shield, Anthem, and Health Net, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Pakzad graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. Dr. Pakzad (or staff) is conversant in Spanish, Polish, and Persian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Hill Physicians and John Muir Health. According to Hill Physicians, Dr. Pakzad is currently accepting new patients at his office in Walnut Creek, CA.