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Dr. Fiona Dulbecco, MD

Dr. Fiona Dulbecco, MD

Santa Cruz, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dulbecco, Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Fiona Dulbecco, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Dulbecco completed her residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Dulbecco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dulbecco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dulbecco’s office at (831) 458-5820.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Dulbecco?

    Dr. Fiona Dulbecco, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist 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. Dulbecco empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Preventive Cardiology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Cruz/CA community, Dr. Dulbecco is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Ucsf Med Center

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Ucsf Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    What languages does Dr. Dulbecco speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dulbecco treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Dulbecco 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. Dulbecco. 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
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    Which procedures does Dr. Dulbecco perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fiona Dulbecco may include:

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

    Does Dr. Dulbecco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dulbecco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-5820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dulbecco accept in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Dr. Dulbecco in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dulbecco's office located?

    Dr. Fiona Dulbecco's Primary Practice

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    (831) 458-5820

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    Dr. Fiona Dulbecco's Practice 2

    2490 Hospital Dr Ste 102

    Mountain View, CA 94040

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    Dr. Fiona Dulbecco's Practice 3

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas

    Redwood City, CA 94062

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

    Dr. Dulbecco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760574446.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dulbecco?

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

    What is Dr. Fiona Dulbecco's specialty?

    Dr. Dulbecco is a Cardiologist near Santa Cruz, 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. Dulbecco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fiona Dulbecco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dulbecco is affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz 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 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 Fiona Dulbecco accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Fiona Dulbecco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fiona Dulbecco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dulbecco's office at (831) 458-5820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fiona Dulbecco?

    Please contact Dr. Dulbecco's office at (831) 458-5820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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