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Who is Dr. Megowan, Cardiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Nichelle Megowan is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Megowan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Megowan’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. Megowan’s office at (310) 222-2401.
What languages does Dr. Megowan speak?
Dr. Megowan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Megowan treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Megowan 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. Megowan. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
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 Attack (NSTEMI)
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Left Anterior Fascicular Block
- Arrhythmia
- LAFB
- Left bundle branch block variant
ICD-10 Codes:
- I444: Left anterior fascicular block
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Megowan perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nichelle Megowan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Megowan's office.
Does Dr. Megowan accept my insurance?
Dr. Megowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-2401 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Megowan accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Megowan 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Megowan's office located?
Dr. Nichelle Megowan's Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-2401
What is Dr. Megowan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Megowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326458993.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Megowan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Megowan
What is Dr. Nichelle Megowan's specialty?
Dr. Megowan is a Cardiologist near Torrance, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Megowan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nichelle Megowan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Megowan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor - Ucla Medical Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Outpatient Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nichelle Megowan accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nichelle Megowan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nichelle Megowan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Megowan's office at (310) 222-2401 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nichelle Megowan?
Please contact Dr. Megowan's office at (310) 222-2401 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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