Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah, DO
Pain Medicine
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Office Address
4100 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 201, Long Beach, CA 90807
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Placer County
Credential
DO — QME Certified
About Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah, DO, is a physiatrist and pain medicine specialist practicing in the greater Los Angeles area. He has published research on treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Spinal Cord Stimulation. He serves as Director at Large for the Eastern Pain Association and President-Elect of the New York Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Education & Board Certifications
- DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus (2018)
Languages Spoken
About Pain Medicine QME Evaluations
Pain Medicine QME evaluations focus on chronic pain conditions resulting from workplace injuries, including complex regional pain syndrome, failed back surgery syndrome, and neuropathic pain. The evaluating pain specialist determines whether ongoing pain is causally related to the industrial injury and assesses functional limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Placer County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah evaluate as a QME?
A Pain Medicine QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah's office located?
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah's office is located at 4100 LONG BEACH BLVD STE 201, Long Beach, CA 90807. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah's board certifications?
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Board Certified, Pain Medicine. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah's education and training background?
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah's training includes: DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia Campus (2018). This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in pain medicine workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah have?
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah has approximately 8 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified pain medicine physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Fresno County, Placer County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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