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Dr. Nicholas Wettersten, MD
La Jolla, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wettersten, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Wettersten, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wettersten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wettersten’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wettersten’s office at (800) 926-8273.
What languages does Dr. Wettersten speak?
Dr. Wettersten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Wettersten typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Wettersten 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. Wettersten. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage 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:
- 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:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Wettersten typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Wettersten 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
Please contact Dr. Wettersten's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wettersten accept my insurance?
Dr. Wettersten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 926-8273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wettersten accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Wettersten in La Jolla, 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 Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wettersten's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Wettersten's Primary Practice
9434 Medical Center Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(800) 926-8273
What is Dr. Wettersten's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wettersten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063701068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wettersten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wettersten
What is Dr. Nicholas Wettersten's specialty?
Dr. Wettersten is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near La Jolla, CA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Wettersten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wettersten is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Nicholas Wettersten accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Wettersten is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Wettersten offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wettersten's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Wettersten?
Please contact Dr. Wettersten's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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