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Who is Dr. Discepolo, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. William Discepolo, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Discepolo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Discepolo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Discepolo’s office at (310) 896-6474.
Is Dr. Discepolo board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. William Discepolo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Discepolo speak?
Dr. Discepolo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Discepolo typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Discepolo 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. Discepolo. 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:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Discepolo typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Discepolo 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. Discepolo. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Does Dr. Discepolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Discepolo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 896-6474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Discepolo accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Discepolo in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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City of Los Angeles
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Humana
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Where is Dr. Discepolo's office located?
Dr. William Discepolo's Primary Practice
3235 E Colorado Blvd Ste 201
Pasadena, CA 91107
(310) 896-6474
What is Dr. Discepolo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Discepolo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932308137.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Discepolo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Discepolo
What is Dr. William Discepolo's specialty?
Dr. Discepolo is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Pasadena, CA.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments.
Is this Dr. William Discepolo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Discepolo is affiliated with Usc Arcadia Hospital, San Antonio Regional Hospital, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 William Discepolo accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Discepolo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Discepolo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Discepolo's office at (310) 896-6474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Discepolo?
Please contact Dr. Discepolo's office at (310) 896-6474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Discepolo have?
Dr. William Discepolo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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