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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelka, Pediatric Cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Michelle Pelka is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pelka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelka’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelka’s office at (310) 825-4128.
What languages does Dr. Pelka speak?
Dr. Pelka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pelka treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Pelka diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Pelka. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Heart Anomalies
- Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
- Fetal Cardiac Malformations
- Fetal Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pelka perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Pelka may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pelka's office.
Does Dr. Pelka accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-4128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelka accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Pelka in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Techsystems
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pelka's office located?
Dr. Michelle Pelka's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(310) 825-4128
What is Dr. Pelka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043741267.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelka
What is Dr. Michelle Pelka's specialty?
Dr. Pelka is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Pelka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Pelka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelka is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Cardiologist?
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Is Michelle Pelka accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Pelka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Pelka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelka's office at (310) 825-4128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Pelka?
Please contact Dr. Pelka's office at (310) 825-4128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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