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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanam, Cardiologist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Kumar Sanam is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanam’s office at (559) 432-4303.
What languages does Dr. Sanam speak?
Dr. Sanam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Sanam typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sanam 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. Sanam. 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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Sanam typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sanam 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. Sanam. 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Does Dr. Sanam accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 432-4303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanam accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Sanam in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sanam's office located?
What is Dr. Sanam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295049575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanam
What is Dr. Kumar Sanam's specialty?
Dr. Sanam is a Cardiologist near Fresno, 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. Kumar Sanam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanam is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno 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 Kumar Sanam accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kumar Sanam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kumar Sanam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanam's office at (559) 432-4303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kumar Sanam?
Please contact Dr. Sanam's office at (559) 432-4303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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