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Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD

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(270 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

New York Medical College (2004)

Professional interests include: discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more.

2020 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 540
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 582-6350

Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD is a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from New York Medical College in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Saint John's Health Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

2020 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 540
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Some issues Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	260
hospital care	31
injections	37
inpatient care	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	423
hospital care	124
injections	75
inpatient care	124

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	26
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	37
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
blood draw	12
doctor visit	560
hospital care	119
injections	94
inpatient care	119

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	32
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	49
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were aspiration, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
blood draw	25
doctor visit	593
hospital care	119
injections	119
inpatient care	119
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	58
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	100
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
blood draw	115
doctor visit	524
hospital care	109
injections	90
inpatient care	109
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	29
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	47
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
blood draw	191
doctor visit	588
hospital care	20
injections	87
inpatient care	20
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	27
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	43
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
blood draw	263
doctor visit	652
hospital care	47
injections	67
inpatient care	47
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	27
Hispanic	33
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	40
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
blood draw	182
doctor visit	581
hospital care	103
injections	45
inpatient care	103
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	18
Hispanic	39
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	27
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were blood draw, aspiration, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
blood draw	120
doctor visit	496
hospital care	34
injections	40
inpatient care	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	17
Hispanic	29
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	25
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	47
doctor visit	538
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	19
Hispanic	30
Asian	26
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
blood draw	249
doctor visit	562
hospital care	93
injections	28
inpatient care	93

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	21
Hispanic	33
Asian	22
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	32
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	37
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Santa Monica, CA were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.

aspiration	68
blood draw	133
doctor visit	525
hospital care	82
injections	68
inpatient care	82
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	24
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	195
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	38
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2004. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: New York Medical College (2004)

Residency: Mayo Clinic (2007)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2007)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Saint John's Health Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, Centivo, UFCM Health System and Health Net of California.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Prime Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

UnitedHealthcare

Centivo

UFCM Health System

Health Net of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 270 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-03-14

I was referred to Dr. Kermani by the MAYO clinic in Arizona. I have been under her care for few years now. She takes her time with the patient, listens carefully, make correct notes, you do not have to repeat yourself, and she truly cares!! my last visit was for treating locking fingers. As usual, listens and gave me various treatments options.

Definitely recommend her for care.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$546 Humira $525	$21
Genentech USA, Inc.	$64 Actemra $64
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$48 COSENTYX $48
Amgen Inc.	$32 Otezla $32
AbbVie Inc.	$29 Rinvoq $29
Other	$18 ACTHAR $18

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$525
Food and Beverage	$213

Research Payments

Dr. Tanaz A. Kermani, MD has received 16 research payments totaling $11,553.

Biography

Dr. Tanaz Kermani is a specialist in adult rheumatology in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Kermani's areas of expertise include the following: psoriatic arthritis, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She appears to be in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of New York Medical College and a graduate of Mayo Clinic's residency program. Dr. Kermani has received the following distinctions: Super Doctors Southern California; Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; and Southern California Super Doctors. She is professionally affiliated with UCLA Health and Providence Saint John's Health Center. Dr. Kermani's practice in Santa Monica, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health.