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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Online booking
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patel, Cardiologist in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Prashant Patel, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in El Cajon, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Patel graduated from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College. Dr. Patel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (619) 472-4690.
Where did Dr. Patel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saurashtra University / M.P. Shah Medical College | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Medical College
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Patel typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Abnormal Plasma Protein Levels
- Blood
- Plasma Protein Disorder
- Dysproteinemia
- Unusual Blood Proteins
ICD-10 Codes:
- R778: Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Patel typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Patel 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. Patel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 472-4690 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in El Cajon, CA?
Dr. Patel in El Cajon, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patel's office located?
Dr. Prashant Patel's Primary Practice
1679 E Main St Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 472-4690
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Prashant Patel?
Dr. Patel has appointments available at his El Cajon, CA office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598934960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Prashant Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Cardiologist near El Cajon, CA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Prashant Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital 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 Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prashant Patel accepting new patients in El Cajon, CA?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashant Patel offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patel, or call (619) 472-4690 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Prashant Patel?
Please contact Dr. Patel's office at (619) 472-4690 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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