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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. 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 and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dawood’s office.
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 as a 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Dawood typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Dawood typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dawood performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Does Dr. Dawood accept my insurance?
Dr. Dawood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dawood's office located?
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.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
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, Tri-City 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
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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 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 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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