Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ben-Yehuda, Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda, 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. Ben-Yehuda graduated from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at UCSD-Kaiser San Diego. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology American Heart Association. Dr. Ben-Yehuda is fluent in English, French, and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ben-Yehuda’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. Ben-Yehuda’s office at (619) 543-5743.
Where did Dr. Ben-Yehuda go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UCSD-Kaiser San Diego
Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
Is Dr. Ben-Yehuda board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1992, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2009
What languages does Dr. Ben-Yehuda speak?
Dr. Ben-Yehuda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Ben-Yehuda treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ben-Yehuda 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. Ben-Yehuda. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
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:
- 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
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Inferior Wall Heart Attack (STEMI) - Other Artery
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Inferior Myocardial Infarction
- STEMI Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I2119: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
- Heart Sac Disease
- Pericardial Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
- I319: Disease of pericardium, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Which procedures does Dr. Ben-Yehuda perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda 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. Ben-Yehuda's office.
Does Dr. Ben-Yehuda accept my insurance?
Dr. Ben-Yehuda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5743 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ben-Yehuda accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Ben-Yehuda 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
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Inland Empire
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ben-Yehuda's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Cardiology American Heart Association
Member
What is Dr. Ben-Yehuda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ben-Yehuda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508912387.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ben-Yehuda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ben-Yehuda
What is Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda's specialty?
Dr. Ben-Yehuda 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. Ben-Yehuda to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ben-Yehuda 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 Ori Ben-Yehuda accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ben-Yehuda's office at (619) 543-5743 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ori Ben-Yehuda?
Please contact Dr. Ben-Yehuda's office at (619) 543-5743 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda have?
Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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