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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pirruccello, Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. James Pirruccello is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pirruccello is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pirruccello’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pirruccello’s office at (617) 724-3874.
What languages does Dr. Pirruccello speak?
Dr. Pirruccello and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pirruccello treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pirruccello 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. Pirruccello. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Pirruccello perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Pirruccello 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. Pirruccello's office.
Does Dr. Pirruccello accept my insurance?
Dr. Pirruccello accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 724-3874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pirruccello accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Pirruccello in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pirruccello's office located?
What is Dr. Pirruccello's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pirruccello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396984126.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pirruccello?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pirruccello
What is Dr. James Pirruccello's specialty?
Dr. Pirruccello is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Pirruccello to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Pirruccello affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pirruccello is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus 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?
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Is James Pirruccello accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. James Pirruccello is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Pirruccello offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pirruccello's office at (617) 724-3874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Pirruccello?
Please contact Dr. Pirruccello's office at (617) 724-3874 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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