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Who is Dr. Tamarappoo, Cardiologist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tamarappoo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tamarappoo’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. Tamarappoo’s office at (602) 229-2200.
What languages does Dr. Tamarappoo speak?
Dr. Tamarappoo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tamarappoo treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tamarappoo 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. Tamarappoo. 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
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Tamarappoo perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo 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. Tamarappoo's office.
Does Dr. Tamarappoo accept my insurance?
Dr. Tamarappoo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 229-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tamarappoo accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Tamarappoo in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tamarappoo's office located?
Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo's Primary Practice
13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259
(602) 229-2200
What is Dr. Tamarappoo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tamarappoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548470842.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tamarappoo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tamarappoo
What is Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo's specialty?
Dr. Tamarappoo is a Cardiologist near Scottsdale, AZ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Tamarappoo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tamarappoo is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Banner Gateway 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 Balaji Tamarappoo accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tamarappoo's office at (602) 229-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Balaji Tamarappoo?
Please contact Dr. Tamarappoo's office at (602) 229-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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