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Dr. Updesh Bedi, MD

Dr. Updesh Bedi, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Gretna, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bedi, Interventional Cardiologist in Gretna, LA?

    Dr. Updesh Bedi, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gretna, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bedi graduated from Government Medical College, Karnatak University, Bellary, Mysore India and completed his residency at Chicago Medical School. Dr. Bedi is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bedi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bedi’s office at (504) 371-9355.

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

    • Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease: Chicago Medical School/ Rosalind Franklin Univ of Med & Sci | Interventional Cardiology: Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    • Residency: Chicago Medical School

    • Medical School: Government Medical College, Karnatak University, Bellary, Mysore India

    Is Dr. Bedi board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Updesh Bedi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2012

    What languages does Dr. Bedi speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Bedi typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bedi 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. Bedi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Bedi typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bedi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bedi. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
    • Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
    • Heart pressure sensor placement
    • PA pressure sensor implantation
    • Cardiovascular monitoring device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
    • Oximetry Test
    • Blood Oxygen Level Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)

    Does Dr. Bedi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bedi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 371-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bedi accept in Gretna, LA?

    Dr. Bedi in Gretna, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Ochsner Health

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bedi's office located?

    Dr. Updesh Bedi's Primary Practice

    120 Ochsner Blvd

    Gretna, LA 70056

    (504) 371-9355

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    Dr. Updesh Bedi's Practice 2

    7772 Highway 23

    Belle Chasse, LA 70037

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

    Dr. Bedi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669678892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bedi?

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

    What is Dr. Updesh Bedi's specialty?

    Dr. Bedi is an Interventional Cardiologist near Gretna, LA.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Updesh Bedi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bedi is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, West Jefferson Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital 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 Dr. Updesh Bedi accepting new patients in Gretna, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Updesh Bedi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Updesh Bedi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bedi's office at (504) 371-9355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Updesh Bedi?

    Please contact Dr. Bedi's office at (504) 371-9355 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bedi's office located?

    Dr. Bedi's offices are located in Gretna, LA and Belle Chasse, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Updesh Bedi have?

    Dr. Updesh Bedi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.