19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buch, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Eric Buch, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Buch is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buch’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. Buch’s office at (310) 206-2235.
Where did Dr. Buch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Cardiac Electrophysiology, UCLA School of Medicine | Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA School of Medicine | UCLA/Cardiac Arrhythmia Center
Is Dr. Buch board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Buch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2009
What languages does Dr. Buch speak?
Dr. Buch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buch treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Buch 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. Buch. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Atrioventricular block
- Heart conduction block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4430: Unspecified atrioventricular block
What procedures does Dr. Buch perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Buch 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. Buch. 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
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
Does Dr. Buch accept my insurance?
Dr. Buch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-2235 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buch accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Buch in Santa Monica, 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buch's office located?
Dr. Eric Buch's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 206-2235
Recognitions
Awards
Outstanding Procedural Teaching Award, UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center
Outstanding Fellow in Clinical Care, UCLA Division of Cardiology
Regents Scholar,
Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University
Meyer Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, Stanford Univer
President's Award for Academic Excellence, Stanford University
National Merit Scholar
What is Dr. Buch's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285671016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buch
What is Dr. Eric Buch's specialty?
Dr. Buch is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Santa Monica, 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. Buch to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Buch affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buch is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, Los Angeles General Medical Center, Los Robles Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast 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
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Is Eric Buch accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Eric Buch is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Buch offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buch's office at (310) 206-2235 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Buch?
Please contact Dr. Buch's office at (310) 206-2235 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Buch have?
Dr. Eric Buch is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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