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Dr. Amit Amin, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amin, Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Amit Amin, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amin graduated from University Of Sint Eustatius School Of Medicine. Dr. Amin is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amin’s office at (337) 988-1585.

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

    • Medical School: University Of Sint Eustatius School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Amin speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    What conditions does Dr. Amin treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Amin 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. Amin. 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:

    • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    • Vascular Disease
    • CVI
    • Venous Reflux Disease
    • Leg Vein Incompetence
    • Peripheral Venous Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    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. Amin perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Amin 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. Amin. 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:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment
    • Endovenous Laser Ablation
    • Vein Laser Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
    • Incompetent Vein Ablation

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
    • 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    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)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair
    • Iliac Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
    • Pelvic Artery Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins
    • Varicose Vein Injections
    • Vein Sclerosing
    • Incompetent Vein Treatment
    • Vein Injection Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Sclerosing
    • Chemical Ablation of Veins
    • Spider Vein Injections
    • Telangiectasia Treatment
    • Cosmetic Vein Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)
    • 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
    • 36468: Injection(s) of sclerosant for spider veins (telangiectasia), limb or trunk

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Removal
    • IVC Filter Retrieval
    • Endovascular Filter Removal
    • Blood Clot Filter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    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:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Leg Artery Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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. Amin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 988-1585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amin accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Amin in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Amin's office located?

    Dr. Amit Amin's Primary Practice

    2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy

    Lafayette, LA 70506

    (337) 988-1585

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    Dr. Amit Amin's Practice 2

    210 Champagne Blvd

    Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

    (337) 332-2178

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    Dr. Amit Amin's Practice 3

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy

    Crowley, LA 70526

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

    Dr. Amin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144458027.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amin?

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

    What is Dr. Amit Amin's specialty?

    Dr. Amin is a Interventional Cardiologist near Lafayette, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Amin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amit Amin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amin is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus 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 Amit Amin accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Amit Amin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amit Amin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amin's office at (337) 988-1585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amit Amin?

    Please contact Dr. Amin's office at (337) 988-1585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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