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Dr. David Cohen, MD

La Jolla, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cohen, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. David Cohen, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Cohen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cohen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cohen’s office at (858) 658-0020.

    What languages does Dr. Cohen speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cohen treat?

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Complete Heart Block
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does Dr. Cohen perform?

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
    • Transcatheter Pacemaker
    • Wireless Pacemaker Implant
    • Right Ventricular Pacemaker

    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

    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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    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:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    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

    Does Dr. Cohen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 658-0020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cohen accept in La Jolla, CA?

    Dr. Cohen in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cohen's office located?

    Dr. David Cohen's Primary Practice

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 940

    La Jolla, CA 92037

    (858) 658-0020

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

    Dr. Cohen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184955767.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cohen?

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

    What is Dr. David Cohen's specialty?

    Dr. Cohen is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near La Jolla, 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. Cohen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Cohen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cohen is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Tri-City Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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

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    Is David Cohen accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?

    Yes, Dr. David Cohen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Cohen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (858) 658-0020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Cohen?

    Please contact Dr. Cohen's office at (858) 658-0020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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