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Dr. Gregory Engel, MD

Dr. Gregory Engel, MD

East Palo Alto, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Engel, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Gregory Engel, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in East Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Engel graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Engel is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Engel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Engel’s office at (650) 617-8100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Engel?

    Dr. Gregory Engel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Engel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Engel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Engel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Stanford Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Stanford Hospital | Stanford University Program

    • Medical School: Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca | Stanford University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Engel board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Engel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Engel speak?

    Dr. Engel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Engel treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Engel 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. Engel. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Engel perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gregory Engel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Engel's office.

    Does Dr. Engel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Engel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 617-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Engel accept in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Engel in East Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Engel's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Engel's Primary Practice

    1950 University Ave Ste 160

    East Palo Alto, CA 94303

    (650) 617-8100

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    Dr. Gregory Engel's Practice 2

    2025 Soquel Ave

    Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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    Dr. Gregory Engel's Practice 3

    751 S Bascom Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    What is Dr. Engel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Engel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467409763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Engel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Engel

    What is Dr. Gregory Engel's specialty?

    Dr. Engel is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near East Palo Alto, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Engel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gregory Engel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Engel is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Gregory Engel accepting new patients in East Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Engel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Engel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Engel's office at (650) 617-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gregory Engel?

    Please contact Dr. Engel's office at (650) 617-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gregory Engel have?

    Dr. Gregory Engel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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