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Dr. Daniel Cortez, MD, PHD
Sacramento, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Cortez, Pediatric Cardiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Daniel Cortez, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cortez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortez’s office at (916) 734-4572.
What languages does Dr. Cortez speak?
Dr. Cortez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cortez treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Cortez 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. Cortez. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Family History
- Heart Disease
- Hereditary heart disease risk
- Genetic predisposition to heart problems
- Heart conditions in the family
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8249: Family history of ischemic heart disease and other diseases of the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Which procedures does Dr. Cortez perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Daniel Cortez may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cortez's office.
Does Dr. Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-4572 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortez accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Cortez in Sacramento, 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
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cortez's office located?
Dr. Daniel Cortez's Primary Practice
2521 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 734-4572
What is Dr. Cortez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336414309.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortez
What is Dr. Daniel Cortez's specialty?
Dr. Cortez is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Cortez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Daniel Cortez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cortez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uc Davis Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Daniel Cortez accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Cortez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Cortez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (916) 734-4572 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Cortez?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (916) 734-4572 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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