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Who is Dr. Sivanesan, Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sivanesan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivanesan’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. Sivanesan’s office at (650) 596-4110.
What languages does Dr. Sivanesan speak?
Dr. Sivanesan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sivanesan treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sivanesan 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. Sivanesan. 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
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 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:
- 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 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Which procedures does Dr. Sivanesan perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan 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. Sivanesan's office.
Does Dr. Sivanesan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivanesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 596-4110 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivanesan accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Sivanesan in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sivanesan's office located?
Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan's Primary Practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 596-4110
What is Dr. Sivanesan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivanesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699032763.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivanesan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivanesan
What is Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan's specialty?
Dr. Sivanesan is a Cardiologist near Palo Alto, 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. Sivanesan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivanesan is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Kaartiga Sivanesan accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kaartiga Sivanesan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivanesan's office at (650) 596-4110 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kaartiga Sivanesan?
Please contact Dr. Sivanesan's office at (650) 596-4110 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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