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Dr. Luis Tami, MD

Dr. Luis Tami, MD

Hollywood, FL

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tami, Cardiologist in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. Luis Tami, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hollywood, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Tami graduated from Peru and completed his residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cardiovascular Diseases. He is a member of the SOCIETY OF CARDIAC ANGIOGRAPHY & INTERVENTIONS, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ANGIOLOGY, and AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS. Dr. Tami is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tami’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tami’s office at (954) 987-2000.

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

    • Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Cardiovascular Diseases | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Peru | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado | PERU MEDICAL SCHOOLS

    Is Dr. Tami board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Tami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tami speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tami treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tami 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. Tami. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does Dr. Tami perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tami 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. Tami. 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:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • TAVI Procedure
    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
    • Aortic Valve Replacement via Femoral Artery
    • Groin Incision Aortic Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33362: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; open femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated

    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

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
    • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
    • Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
    • Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
    • Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Removal of Heart Assist Balloon
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
    • Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Removal
    • Percutaneous IABP Removal
    • Heart Balloon Device Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
    • 33968: Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Drainage Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Fluid Aspiration
    • Heart Sac Drainage
    • Pericardiocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 33016: Pericardiocentesis, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Assist Device Placement
    • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
    • ECMO for Heart Failure
    • External Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33975: Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Pacemaker Electrode Insertion
    • Temporary Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
    • Transvenous Pacemaker Catheter Insertion
    • Single Chamber Temporary Pacemaker

    CPT Codes:

    • 33210: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment
    • Coronary lithotripsy
    • Heart artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Tami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tami accept in Hollywood, FL?

    Dr. Tami in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tami's office located?

    Dr. Luis Tami's Primary Practice

    7777 Davie Road Ext Ste 100B

    Hollywood, FL 33024

    (954) 987-2000

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    Dr. Luis Tami's Practice 2

    703 N Flamingo Rd

    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

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    Dr. Luis Tami's Practice 3

    1901 SW 172nd Ave

    Miramar, FL 33029

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    SOCIETY OF CARDIAC ANGIOGRAPHY & INTERVENTIONS

    Fellow

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY

    Fellow

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ANGIOLOGY

    Fellow

    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Tami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558302638.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tami?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Tami's specialty?

    Dr. Tami is a Cardiologist near Hollywood, FL. 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. Tami to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Luis Tami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tami is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Regional Hospital, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami 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 Luis Tami accepting new patients in Hollywood, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Tami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Tami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tami's office at (954) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luis Tami?

    Please contact Dr. Tami's office at (954) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Tami have?

    Dr. Luis Tami is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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