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Who is Dr. Lala, Cardiologist in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lala is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lala’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lala’s office at (248) 787-5527.
Is Dr. Lala board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Moinakhtar Lala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lala speak?
Dr. Lala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Lala typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lala 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. Lala. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Lala typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lala 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. Lala. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Does Dr. Lala accept my insurance?
Dr. Lala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 787-5527 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lala accept in Tarzana, CA?
Dr. Lala in Tarzana, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lala's office located?
Dr. Moinakhtar Lala's Primary Practice
18226 Ventura Blvd Ste 102
Tarzana, CA 91356
(248) 787-5527
What is Dr. Lala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396907119.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lala
What is Dr. Moinakhtar Lala's specialty?
Dr. Lala is a Cardiologist near Tarzana, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Moinakhtar Lala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lala is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Moinakhtar Lala accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Moinakhtar Lala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Moinakhtar Lala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lala's office at (248) 787-5527 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Moinakhtar Lala?
Please contact Dr. Lala's office at (248) 787-5527 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Moinakhtar Lala have?
Dr. Moinakhtar Lala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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