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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dawood, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Farah Dawood, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dawood graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program. Dr. Dawood is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dawood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawood’s office at (619) 867-0557.
Where did Dr. Dawood go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Dawood board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Farah Dawood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dawood speak?
Dr. Dawood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Dawood treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dawood 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. Dawood. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Disorder
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral valve problems
- Non-rheumatic mitral valve disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3489: Other nonrheumatic mitral valve disorders
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Dawood perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Farah Dawood 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. Dawood's office.
Does Dr. Dawood accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 867-0557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dawood accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Dawood in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dawood's office located?
Dr. Farah Dawood's Primary Practice
8851 Center Dr Ste 304
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 867-0557
What is Dr. Dawood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dawood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922263466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dawood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dawood
What is Dr. Farah Dawood's specialty?
Dr. Dawood is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near La Mesa, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Dawood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farah Dawood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dawood is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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
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Is Farah Dawood accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Farah Dawood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farah Dawood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dawood's office at (619) 867-0557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farah Dawood?
Please contact Dr. Dawood's office at (619) 867-0557 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farah Dawood have?
Dr. Farah Dawood is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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