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Dr. Arvin Narula, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Narula, Interventional Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Arvin Narula, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Narula is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Narula’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Narula’s office at (858) 244-6800.

    What languages does Dr. Narula speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Narula treat?

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

    • 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    What procedures does Dr. Narula perform?

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

    • 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 Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant
    • Coronary lithotripsy
    • Heart artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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
    • 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    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:

    • Additional Vein Stent Placement
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Stenting
    • Venous Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (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:

    • 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 (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    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:

    • 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 Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
    • Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
    • Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
    • Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy
    • Percutaneous Thrombectomy
    • Artery Clot Removal
    • Mechanical Thrombolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance
    • 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    Does Dr. Narula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Narula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 244-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Narula accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Narula in San Diego, 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

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Narula's office located?

    Dr. Arvin Narula's Primary Practice

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 244-6800

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    Dr. Arvin Narula's Practice 2

    751 Medical Center Ct

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    Dr. Arvin Narula's Practice 3

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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

    Dr. Narula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144535709.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Narula?

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

    What is Dr. Arvin Narula's specialty?

    Dr. Narula is a Interventional Cardiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Narula to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arvin Narula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Narula is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Arvin Narula accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Arvin Narula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arvin Narula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Narula's office at (858) 244-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arvin Narula?

    Please contact Dr. Narula's office at (858) 244-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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