LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ang, Interventional Cardiologist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Lawrence Ang, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ang is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ang’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ang’s office at (858) 657-8530.
What languages does Dr. Ang speak?
Dr. Ang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ang treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ang 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. Ang. 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
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Which procedures does Dr. Ang perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lawrence Ang may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ang's office.
Does Dr. Ang accept my insurance?
Dr. Ang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-8530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ang accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ang in La Jolla, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Scan Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Ang's office located?
Dr. Lawrence Ang's Primary Practice
9300 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 657-8530
Dr. Lawrence Ang's Practice 2
9434 Medical Center Dr Fl 1
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 657-8530
What is Dr. Ang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851529879.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ang
What is Dr. Lawrence Ang's specialty?
Dr. Ang is a Interventional Cardiologist near La Jolla, CA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Ang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lawrence Ang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ang 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 Lawrence Ang accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lawrence Ang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lawrence Ang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ang's office at (858) 657-8530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Ang?
Please contact Dr. Ang's office at (858) 657-8530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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