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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 Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Amin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Amin typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
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)
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:
- 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
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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. Amit Amin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amin is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Abbeville General Hospital, Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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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