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Dr. Michael Plainse, MD

Monterey, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Plainse, Cardiologist in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Michael Plainse, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Plainse is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plainse’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plainse’s office at (831) 624-5311.

    What languages does Dr. Plainse speak?

    Dr. Plainse and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Plainse treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Plainse 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. Plainse. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I714: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Benign Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Innocent heart murmur
    • Harmless heart murmur
    • Physiological heart murmur

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Plainse perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Plainse may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Plainse's office.

    Does Dr. Plainse accept my insurance?

    Dr. Plainse accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 624-5311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Plainse accept in Monterey, CA?

    Dr. Plainse in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Directors Guild of America Employees

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Plainse's office located?

    Dr. Michael Plainse's Primary Practice

    23625 Holman Hwy

    Monterey, CA 93940

    (831) 624-5311

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    What is Dr. Plainse's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Plainse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508919432.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plainse?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plainse

    What is Dr. Michael Plainse's specialty?

    Dr. Plainse is a Cardiologist near Monterey, 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. Plainse to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Plainse affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Plainse is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Michael Plainse accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Plainse is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Plainse offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Plainse's office at (831) 624-5311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Plainse?

    Please contact Dr. Plainse's office at (831) 624-5311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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