14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sun, Pediatric Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Heather Sun, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Sun completed her residency at Presbyterian Hospital Of New York. Dr. Sun is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sun’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sun’s office at (858) 966-5855.
Where did Dr. Sun go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital -Stanford
Residency: Presbyterian Hospital Of New York
What languages does Dr. Sun speak?
Dr. Sun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Sun typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Sun 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. Sun. 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:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
- O359XX0: Maternal care for (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, unspecified, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Sun typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Sun 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
Please contact Dr. Sun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sun accept my insurance?
Dr. Sun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-5855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sun accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sun in San Diego, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sun's office located?
What is Dr. Sun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811173883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sun?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sun
What is Dr. Heather Sun's specialty?
Dr. Sun is a Pediatric Cardiologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Heather Sun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sun is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Chula Vista 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
When to see a Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Sun accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Heather Sun is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Sun offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (858) 966-5855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Sun?
Please contact Dr. Sun's office at (858) 966-5855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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