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Dr. Steven Fowler, MD

Dr. Steven Fowler, MD

Monterey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fowler, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Steven Fowler, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fowler completed his residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago. Dr. Fowler is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fowler’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fowler’s office at (831) 647-1123.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fowler?

    Dr. Steven Fowler, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fowler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Electrophysiologic Testing, Syncope, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Monterey/CA community, Dr. Fowler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of California Irvine | New York University (Electrophysiology), Clinical Fellowships

    • Residency: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago

    Is Dr. Fowler board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Fowler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Fowler speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fowler treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Fowler 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. Fowler. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I484: Atypical atrial flutter
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Inflammation
    • Varicose Veins
    • Inflamed Varicose Veins
    • Phlebitis of Varicose Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency with Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8311: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with inflammation

    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:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    What procedures does Dr. Fowler perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Fowler 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. Fowler. 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:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
    • Pacemaker Pocket Relocation
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Wire Removal
    • Transcatheter Pacemaker
    • Wireless Pacemaker Implant
    • Right Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Pacemaker Revision
    • Pacemaker Site Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Pocket Surgery
    • Pacemaker Lead Extraction
    • Transvenous Electrode Removal
    • Pacemaker Wire Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
    • 33222: Relocation of skin pocket for pacemaker
    • 33235: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Relocation of Implantable Defibrillator
    • Defibrillator Pocket Revision
    • ICD Relocation Surgery
    • Move Defibrillator Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33223: Relocation of skin pocket for implantable defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Phrenic Nerve Stimulator Lead Removal
    • Transvenous Phrenic Stimulator Lead Removal
    • Diaphragm Pacer Lead Extraction
    • Phrenic Nerve Device Removal
    • Breathing Pacemaker Wire Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33279: Removal of phrenic nerve stimulator, including vessel catheterization, all imaging guidance, and interrogation and programming, when performed; transvenous stimulation or sensing lead(s) only

    Also known as:

    • Repositioning of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Wire
    • Pacemaker Lead Repositioning
    • Defibrillator Electrode Adjustment
    • Heart Device Wire Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 33215: Repositioning of previously implanted transvenous pacemaker or implantable defibrillator (right atrial or right ventricular) electrode

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Does Dr. Fowler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fowler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 647-1123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fowler accept in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Fowler in Monterey, 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

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Coastal

    • Community Hospital Corporation

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fowler's office located?

    Dr. Steven Fowler's Primary Practice

    2 Lower Ragsdale Dr Ste 160

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 647-1123

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    Dr. Steven Fowler's Practice 2

    30 Garden Ct Ste B

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 647-1123

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    Dr. Steven Fowler's Practice 3

    1850 El Camino Real # 200

    Burlingame, CA 94010

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

    Dr. Fowler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770789380.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fowler?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Fowler's specialty?

    Dr. Fowler is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Monterey, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Fowler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Steven Fowler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fowler is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Steven Fowler accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Fowler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Fowler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fowler's office at (831) 647-1123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Fowler?

    Please contact Dr. Fowler's office at (831) 647-1123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Fowler have?

    Dr. Steven Fowler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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