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Who is Dr. Cannizzaro, Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Leon Cannizzaro, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cannizzaro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cannizzaro’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cannizzaro’s office at (225) 767-3900.
What languages does Dr. Cannizzaro speak?
Dr. Cannizzaro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cannizzaro treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Cannizzaro 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. Cannizzaro. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Congestive heart failure
- Cardiac insufficiency
- Weak heart
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I501: Left ventricular failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- 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:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Cannizzaro perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leon Cannizzaro 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. Cannizzaro's office.
Does Dr. Cannizzaro accept my insurance?
Dr. Cannizzaro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 767-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cannizzaro accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Cannizzaro in Baton Rouge, LA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Group Health Cooperative
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cannizzaro's office located?
Dr. Leon Cannizzaro's Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 1000
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 767-3900
What is Dr. Cannizzaro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cannizzaro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356585228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cannizzaro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cannizzaro
What is Dr. Leon Cannizzaro's specialty?
Dr. Cannizzaro is a Cardiologist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Cannizzaro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leon Cannizzaro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cannizzaro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Leon Cannizzaro accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Leon Cannizzaro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leon Cannizzaro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cannizzaro's office at (225) 767-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leon Cannizzaro?
Please contact Dr. Cannizzaro's office at (225) 767-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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