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Who is Dr. Mcelhinney, Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Doff Mcelhinney, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Mcelhinney completed his residency at Children's Hospital Of Philly. Dr. Mcelhinney is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcelhinney’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcelhinney’s office at (650) 497-8000.
Where did Dr. Mcelhinney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital Of Philly
Is Dr. Mcelhinney board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Doff Mcelhinney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Mcelhinney speak?
Dr. Mcelhinney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Mcelhinney typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Mcelhinney 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. Mcelhinney. 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:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Mcelhinney typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Mcelhinney 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. Mcelhinney. 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:
- Pulmonary Valve Implantation (Percutaneous)
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implant
- TPVI Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 33477: Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation, percutaneous approach, including pre-stenting of the valve delivery site, when performed
Also known as:
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
Also known as:
- Venous Embolization
- Vein Occlusion Procedure
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
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:
- Heart Shunt Creation for Congenital Defects
- Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt
- Congenital Heart Shunt Placement
- Stent for Heart Defect
- Cardiac Catheterization for Shunt
CPT Codes:
- 33745: Transcatheter intracardiac shunt (TIS) creation by stent placement for congenital cardiac anomalies to establish effective intracardiac flow, including all imaging guidance by the proceduralist, when performed, left and right heart diagnostic cardiac catheterization for congenital cardiac anomalies, and target zone angioplasty, when performed (eg, atrial septum, Fontan fenestration, right ventricular outflow tract, Mustard/Senning/Warden baffles); initial intracardiac shunt
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Access Procedure
- Diagnostic Angiography Access
CPT Codes:
- 36216: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Does Dr. Mcelhinney accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcelhinney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcelhinney accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Mcelhinney in Palo Alto, 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
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mcelhinney's office located?
What is Dr. Mcelhinney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcelhinney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275559833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcelhinney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcelhinney
What is Dr. Doff Mcelhinney's specialty?
Dr. Mcelhinney is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Palo Alto, CA.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Doff Mcelhinney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcelhinney is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Doff Mcelhinney accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Doff Mcelhinney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Doff Mcelhinney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcelhinney's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Doff Mcelhinney?
Please contact Dr. Mcelhinney's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Doff Mcelhinney have?
Dr. Doff Mcelhinney is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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