Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alshawabkeh, Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alshawabkeh graduated from Cairo University School of Medicine, Giza, Egypt. Dr. Alshawabkeh is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alshawabkeh’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. Alshawabkeh’s office at (800) 926-8273.
Where did Dr. Alshawabkeh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Cairo University School of Medicine, Giza, Egypt | University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA | Cardiologist | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Alshawabkeh board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alshawabkeh speak?
Dr. Alshawabkeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alshawabkeh treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Alshawabkeh 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. Alshawabkeh. 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:
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Discordant Ventriculoarterial Connection
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Leaky Aortic Valve at Birth
- Narrowing of the Aorta
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Partially Abnormal Pulmonary Vein Connection
- Congenital Tricuspid Stenosis
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Birth Defect
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Malformation at Birth
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Heart Artery Misconnection
- DORV
- Congenital Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Leak
- Aortic Coarctation
- CoA
- Pinched Aorta
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- PAPVC
- Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- Partially Misconnected Lung Veins
- Narrowed Tricuspid Valve at Birth
- Tricuspid Valve Narrowing
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q203: Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
- Q201: Double outlet right ventricle
- Q231: Congenital insufficiency of aortic valve
- Q251: Coarctation of aorta
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
- Q263: Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection
- Q224: Congenital tricuspid stenosis
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Heart or circulatory Disease during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Heart Disease
- Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
- Maternal heart conditions
- Circulatory problems in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99419: Diseases of the circulatory system complicating pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Marfan Syndrome
- MFS
- Genetic connective tissue disorder
- Fibrillinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8740: Marfan syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inferior Wall Heart Attack (STEMI) - Other Artery
- Heart Attack
- Inferior Myocardial Infarction
- STEMI Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2119: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
Which procedures does Dr. Alshawabkeh perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh 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. Alshawabkeh's office.
Does Dr. Alshawabkeh accept my insurance?
Dr. Alshawabkeh 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. Alshawabkeh accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Alshawabkeh in San Diego, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire
Other Health Care Provider
Scripps Health
Sharp Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alshawabkeh's office located?
Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh's Practice 2
9434 Medical Center Dr Fl 1
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 657-8530
What is Dr. Alshawabkeh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alshawabkeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346470408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alshawabkeh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alshawabkeh
What is Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh's specialty?
Dr. Alshawabkeh is a Cardiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Alshawabkeh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alshawabkeh 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 Laith Alshawabkeh accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alshawabkeh's office at (800) 926-8273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laith Alshawabkeh?
Please contact Dr. Alshawabkeh's office at (800) 926-8273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh have?
Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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