36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Unwala, Cardiologist in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Ashfaque Unwala, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Camden, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Unwala graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Unwala is fluent in English, French, German, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unwala’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unwala’s office.
Where did Dr. Unwala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Hahnemann Hospital | Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Unwala board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ashfaque Unwala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Unwala speak?
Dr. Unwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Urdu
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Unwala typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Unwala 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. Unwala. 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Unwala typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Unwala 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. Unwala. 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:
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Unwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Unwala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unwala accept in Camden, NJ?
Dr. Unwala in Camden, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Unwala's office located?
What is Dr. Unwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861447260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unwala
What is Dr. Ashfaque Unwala's specialty?
Dr. Unwala is a Cardiologist near Camden, NJ.
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. Ashfaque Unwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Unwala is affiliated with Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Virtua Voorhees Hospital 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 Ashfaque Unwala accepting new patients in Camden, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Ashfaque Unwala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashfaque Unwala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Unwala's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashfaque Unwala?
Please contact Dr. Unwala's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashfaque Unwala have?
Dr. Ashfaque Unwala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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