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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rafique, Cardiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Asim Rafique, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Rafique is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rafique’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rafique’s office.
What languages does Dr. Rafique speak?
Dr. Rafique and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Rafique typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rafique 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. Rafique. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Rafique typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rafique 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. Rafique. 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:
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Heart artery calcification treatment
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Rafique accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafique accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rafique accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Rafique in Santa Monica, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rafique's office located?
Dr. Asim Rafique's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
What is Dr. Rafique's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rafique's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497078752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rafique?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rafique
What is Dr. Asim Rafique's specialty?
Dr. Rafique is a Cardiologist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Asim Rafique affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rafique is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Asim Rafique accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Asim Rafique is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asim Rafique offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rafique's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asim Rafique?
Please contact Dr. Rafique's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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