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Dr. Sheila Kar, MD

Beverly Hills, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kar, Cardiologist in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Sheila Kar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Kar graduated from Calcutta National Medical College and completed her residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kar’s office at (310) 657-8500.

    Where did Dr. Kar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Calcutta / Medical College | Calcutta National Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Kar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kar treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kar 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. Kar. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    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:

    • Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
    • Abnormal Blood Chemistry
    • Blood
    • RBC Disorders
    • Atypical Red Blood Cells
    • Blood Cell Irregularities
    • Irregular blood test results
    • Unusual blood work
    • Abnormal blood panel

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells
    • R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Waking Up to Urinate at Night
    • Urine and Urination
    • Nocturia
    • Nighttime urination
    • Frequent night peeing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R351: Nocturia

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Protein-energy malnutrition
    • General malnutrition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    Which procedures does Dr. Kar perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheila Kar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 657-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kar accept in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Dr. Kar in Beverly Hills, 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

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kar's office located?

    Dr. Sheila Kar's Primary Practice

    150 N Robertson Blvd Ste 115

    Beverly Hills, CA 90211

    (310) 657-8500

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

    Dr. Kar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922143007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kar?

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

    What is Dr. Sheila Kar's specialty?

    Dr. Kar is a Cardiologist near Beverly Hills, 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. Kar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sheila Kar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kar is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Sheila Kar accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sheila Kar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sheila Kar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (310) 657-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sheila Kar?

    Please contact Dr. Kar's office at (310) 657-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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