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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matchison, Interventional Cardiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. James Matchison, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Matchison is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matchison’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matchison’s office at (310) 257-0508.
Is Dr. Matchison board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Matchison, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Matchison speak?
Dr. Matchison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Matchison treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Matchison 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. Matchison. 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
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
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
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Coronary Angioplasty History
- Angioplasty
- Heart Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Angioplasty
- Had Heart Stent
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9861: Coronary angioplasty status
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Matchison perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Matchison may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Matchison's office.
Does Dr. Matchison accept my insurance?
Dr. Matchison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 257-0508 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matchison accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Matchison in Torrance, 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
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Matchison's office located?
Dr. James Matchison's Primary Practice
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 257-0508
What is Dr. Matchison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matchison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629275631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matchison?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matchison
What is Dr. James Matchison's specialty?
Dr. Matchison is a Interventional Cardiologist near Torrance, 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. Matchison to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Matchison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matchison is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 James Matchison accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. James Matchison is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Matchison offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matchison's office at (310) 257-0508 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Matchison?
Please contact Dr. Matchison's office at (310) 257-0508 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Matchison have?
Dr. James Matchison is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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