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Who is Dr. Sturzu, Cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Anthony Sturzu, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Cruz, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sturzu is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sturzu’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. Sturzu’s office at (831) 458-5820.
Where did Dr. Sturzu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Sturzu board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Sturzu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sturzu speak?
Dr. Sturzu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sturzu treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sturzu 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. Sturzu. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sturzu perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Anthony Sturzu 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. Sturzu's office.
Does Dr. Sturzu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sturzu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (831) 458-5820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sturzu accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Sturzu in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sturzu's office located?
Dr. Anthony Sturzu's Primary Practice
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 458-5820
What is Dr. Sturzu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sturzu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760689095.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sturzu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sturzu
What is Dr. Anthony Sturzu's specialty?
Dr. Sturzu is a Cardiologist near Santa Cruz, 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. Sturzu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anthony Sturzu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sturzu is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dominican Hospital - Santa Cruz. 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 Anthony Sturzu accepting new patients in Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Sturzu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Sturzu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sturzu's office at (831) 458-5820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Sturzu?
Please contact Dr. Sturzu's office at (831) 458-5820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anthony Sturzu have?
Dr. Anthony Sturzu is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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