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Who is Dr. Prasad, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Pooja Prasad, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Prasad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prasad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasad’s office at (916) 734-2737.
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Prasad typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
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
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Prasad typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pooja Prasad 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
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Prasad in Berkeley, 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
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386175867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Pooja Prasad's specialty?
Dr. Prasad is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Berkeley, CA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Pooja Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prasad is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Renown Regional Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Pooja Prasad accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pooja Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pooja Prasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (916) 734-2737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pooja Prasad?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (916) 734-2737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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