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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barrientos Paz, Interventional Cardiologist in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Kenner, LA. Dr. Barrientos Paz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barrientos Paz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barrientos Paz’s office at (504) 842-4000.
What languages does Dr. Barrientos Paz speak?
Dr. Barrientos Paz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Barrientos Paz typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Barrientos Paz 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. Barrientos Paz. 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.
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Barrientos Paz typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Barrientos Paz 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. Barrientos Paz. 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.
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)
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
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)
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Does Dr. Barrientos Paz accept my insurance?
Dr. Barrientos Paz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barrientos Paz accept in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Barrientos Paz in Kenner, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Barrientos Paz's office located?
Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz's Primary Practice
200 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 842-4000
What is Dr. Barrientos Paz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barrientos Paz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699120063.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barrientos Paz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barrientos Paz
What is Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz's specialty?
Dr. Barrientos Paz is a Interventional Cardiologist near Kenner, LA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barrientos Paz is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Terrebonne General Health System, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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 Jose Barrientos Paz accepting new patients in Kenner, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Barrientos Paz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barrientos Paz's office at (504) 842-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Barrientos Paz?
Please contact Dr. Barrientos Paz's office at (504) 842-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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