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Dr. David Pimentel, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pimentel, Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. David Pimentel, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pimentel completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, Cardiovascular Diseases; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pimentel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pimentel’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pimentel’s office at (617) 638-7490.
Where did Dr. Pimentel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston Medical Center, Cardiovascular Diseases; Boston Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Pimentel board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. David Pimentel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pimentel speak?
Dr. Pimentel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pimentel treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pimentel 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. Pimentel. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Sudden Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute HFpEF
- Sudden Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5031: Acute diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Pimentel perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Pimentel 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. Pimentel's office.
Does Dr. Pimentel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pimentel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-7490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pimentel accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Pimentel in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Boston Medical Center
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pimentel's office located?
Dr. David Pimentel's Primary Practice
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 638-7490
What is Dr. Pimentel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pimentel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396722203.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pimentel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pimentel
What is Dr. David Pimentel's specialty?
Dr. Pimentel is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Pimentel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Pimentel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pimentel is affiliated with Boston Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is David Pimentel accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. David Pimentel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Pimentel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pimentel's office at (617) 638-7490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Pimentel?
Please contact Dr. Pimentel's office at (617) 638-7490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Pimentel have?
Dr. David Pimentel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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