15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Press, Cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Press?
Dr. Marcella Press, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Press empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Monica, CA community, Dr. Press is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Press board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Marcella Press, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Press speak?
Dr. Press and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Press typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Press 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. Press. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Press typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Press 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. Press. 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.
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
- Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis
Also known as:
- Additional Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair (Additional)
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Prosthesis Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33419: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; additional prosthesis(es) during same session (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Press accept my insurance?
Dr. Press accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-9011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Press accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Press in Santa Monica, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Press' office located?
Dr. Marcella Press' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-9011
What hospitals are Dr. Press affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Press has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Press's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Press's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053427823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Press?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Press