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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. Dr. Matchison is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matchison’s practice accepts Cigna, 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) 517-8950.
Is Dr. Matchison board certified as an 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 an 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
- 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
What procedures does Dr. Matchison perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Matchison 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. 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Does Dr. Matchison accept my insurance?
Dr. Matchison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 517-8950 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
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Shield of California
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Provider Networks
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Matchison's office located?
Dr. James Matchison's Primary Practice
2841 Lomita Blvd Ste 235
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 517-8950
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, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?
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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) 517-8950 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) 517-8950 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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