Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Biniwale, Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Reshma Biniwale, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Biniwale is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Biniwale’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Biniwale’s office at (310) 206-6700.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Biniwale?
Dr. Reshma Biniwale, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Thoracic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Biniwale empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Heart Disease-Adult & Child, Mechanical Assist Devices, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Transplant-Heart & Lung, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles/CA community, Dr. Biniwale is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Biniwale board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Reshma Biniwale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Biniwale speak?
Dr. Biniwale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Biniwale treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Biniwale 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. Biniwale. 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:
- 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:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- DORV
- Complex Heart Defect
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Heart Birth Defect
- Heart Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
- Lung Scarring
- Fibrotic Lung Disease
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Open Chest Wound
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Chest Trauma
- Open Thorax Injury
- Chest Wall Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S21109A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified front wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant Aftercare
- Lung Transplantation
- Post-lung transplant care
- Lung recipient follow-up
- Lung transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4824: Encounter for aftercare following lung 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
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Biniwale perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Biniwale 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. Biniwale. 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:
- Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Pulmonary Artery Banding
- ASD Repair
- Secundum ASD Closure
- Open Heart Surgery for ASD
- Heart Defect Patch Repair
- PA banding
- Pulmonary artery constriction
- Heart artery narrowing surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
- 33690: Banding of pulmonary artery
Also known as:
- Direct Blood Vessel Repair in Chest with Bypass
- Intrathoracic Blood Vessel Repair
- Chest Blood Vessel Surgery
- Vascular Bypass in Chest
CPT Codes:
- 35211: Repair blood vessel, direct; intrathoracic, with bypass
Also known as:
- Repair of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) by Ligation
- PDA Ligation
- Close PDA
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33820: Repair Of Patent Ductus Arteriosus; By Ligation
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac Transplant
- New Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33945: Heart transplant, with or without recipient cardiectomy
Also known as:
- Daily ECMO Management (Veno-Arterial)
- Extracorporeal Life Support Management
- Veno-Arterial ECMO Care
- ECMO Daily Physician Management
CPT Codes:
- 33949: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; daily management, each day, veno-arterial
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Heart Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valvuloplasty
- Heart Valve Reshaping
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33463: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; without ring insertion
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
Also known as:
- Removal of ECMO Cannula in Children (0-5 years)
- ECMO Decannulation
- ECLS Cannula Removal
- Life Support Tube Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33969: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; removal of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), open, birth through 5 years of age
Also known as:
- Placement of Heart Electrodes (Open Surgery)
- Epicardial Electrode Insertion
- Open Heart Electrode Placement
- Pacing Lead Placement (Epicardial)
CPT Codes:
- 33202: Insertion of epicardial electrode(s); open incision (eg, thoracotomy, median sternotomy, subxiphoid approach)
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
Also known as:
- Double Lung Transplant
- Single Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Bilateral lung transplant
- Sequential lung transplant
- En bloc lung transplant
- Lung transplantation
- One lung transplant
- Lung replacement surgery
- Transplant without heart-lung machine
CPT Codes:
- 32854: Lung transplant, double (bilateral sequential or en bloc); with cardiopulmonary bypass
- 32851: Lung transplant, single; without cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Breastbone Closure After Surgery
- Sternotomy Closure
- Breastbone Repair
- Median Sternotomy Fix
CPT Codes:
- 21750: Closure of median sternotomy separation with or without debridement (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Biniwale accept my insurance?
Dr. Biniwale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Biniwale accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Biniwale in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FirstMerit Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Biniwale's office located?
Dr. Reshma Biniwale's Primary Practice
100 Medical Plz Suite 630
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-6700
What is Dr. Biniwale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Biniwale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972676120.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Biniwale?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Biniwale
What is Dr. Reshma Biniwale's specialty?
Dr. Biniwale is a Thoracic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Biniwale to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Reshma Biniwale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Biniwale is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 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 Reshma Biniwale accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Reshma Biniwale is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Reshma Biniwale offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Biniwale's office at (310) 206-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Reshma Biniwale?
Please contact Dr. Biniwale's office at (310) 206-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Reshma Biniwale have?
Dr. Reshma Biniwale is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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