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Dr. Walter Savage, MD

Dr. Walter Savage, MD

Brentwood, CA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Savage, Cardiologist in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Walter Savage, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, CA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Savage graduated from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine; Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Savage is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Savage’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. Savage’s office at (925) 513-2646.

    Where did Dr. Savage go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ca Pacific M C Pacific, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine; Temple Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Temple University Hospital Program

    • Medical School: New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny | New York Medical College

    Is Dr. Savage board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Savage, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Savage speak?

    Dr. Savage and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Savage treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Savage 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. Savage. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    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:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Savage perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Walter Savage may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Savage's office.

    Does Dr. Savage accept my insurance?

    Dr. Savage accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 513-2646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Savage accept in Brentwood, CA?

    Dr. Savage in Brentwood, 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

    • Contra Costa

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Savage's office located?

    Dr. Walter Savage's Primary Practice

    350 John Muir Pkwy Ste 285

    Brentwood, CA 94513

    (925) 513-2646

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    What is Dr. Savage's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Savage's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417985276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Savage?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Savage

    What is Dr. Walter Savage's specialty?

    Dr. Savage is a Cardiologist near Brentwood, CA. 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. Savage to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Savage affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Savage is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, Sutter Delta 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Walter Savage accepting new patients in Brentwood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Savage is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Savage offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Savage's office at (925) 513-2646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Savage?

    Please contact Dr. Savage's office at (925) 513-2646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Savage have?

    Dr. Walter Savage is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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