Dr. Michelle Kittleson, MD, PHD
Beverly Hills, CA
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kittleson, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Michelle Kittleson, MD, PHD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Kittleson completed her residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Dr. Kittleson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kittleson’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. Kittleson’s office at (310) 248-8300.
Where did Dr. Kittleson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
Residency: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Medical School: Harvard College, Cambridge, MA | Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
What languages does Dr. Kittleson speak?
Dr. Kittleson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kittleson treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Kittleson 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. Kittleson. 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:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
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:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Transthyretin amyloidosis
- ATTR Amyloidosis (Wild-Type)
- Senile Systemic Amyloidosis
- ATTRwt Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8582: Wild-type transthyretin-related (ATTR) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kittleson perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Michelle Kittleson 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. Kittleson's office.
Does Dr. Kittleson accept my insurance?
Dr. Kittleson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 248-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kittleson accept in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Kittleson in Beverly Hills, 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
CalOptima
Centene
Gold Coast Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kittleson's office located?
Dr. Michelle Kittleson's Primary Practice
8536 Wilshire Blvd # 302
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 248-8300
Dr. Michelle Kittleson's Practice 3
8670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 200
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 248-8300
What is Dr. Kittleson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kittleson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972607216.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kittleson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kittleson
What is Dr. Michelle Kittleson's specialty?
Dr. Kittleson is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Beverly Hills, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Kittleson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michelle Kittleson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kittleson is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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
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Is Michelle Kittleson accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Kittleson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Kittleson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kittleson's office at (310) 248-8300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Kittleson?
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