Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kerwin, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Walter Kerwin, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kerwin completed his residency at St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Kerwin is fluent in English, Korean, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kerwin’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kerwin’s office at (270) 417-7500.
Where did Dr. Kerwin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University School of Medicine,Stanford, Ca, United States
Residency: St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases | Loyola University Med Center
What languages does Dr. Kerwin speak?
Dr. Kerwin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kerwin treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kerwin 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. Kerwin. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sudden Fast Heartbeat
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Slow Heart Rate
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Sudden Rapid Heart Rate
- Intermittent Fast Heartbeat
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I479: Paroxysmal tachycardia, unspecified
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Second-Degree AV Block
- AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
- Atrioventricular block
- Heart conduction block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
- I4430: Unspecified atrioventricular block
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Kerwin perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Walter Kerwin 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. Kerwin's office.
Does Dr. Kerwin accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerwin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 417-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kerwin accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Kerwin in Los Angeles, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
FamilyCare Health Plans
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kerwin's office located?
Dr. Walter Kerwin's Primary Practice
8631 W 3rd St Ste 1017E
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(270) 417-7500
What is Dr. Kerwin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kerwin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457397556.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kerwin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kerwin
What is Dr. Walter Kerwin's specialty?
Dr. Kerwin is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Los Angeles, 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. Kerwin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Walter Kerwin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kerwin is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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
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Is Walter Kerwin accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Walter Kerwin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Kerwin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kerwin's office at (270) 417-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Kerwin?
Please contact Dr. Kerwin's office at (270) 417-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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