Dr. Babak Azarbal, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Azarbal, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Azarbal?
Dr. Babak Azarbal, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Azarbal empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Stress Testing, Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Azarbal is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Azarbal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA - Cardiology | UCLA - Interventional Cardiology
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine | Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences (Education)
Is Dr. Azarbal board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Babak Azarbal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Azarbal speak?
Dr. Azarbal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Azarbal typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Azarbal 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. Azarbal. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Azarbal typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Babak Azarbal 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
Please contact Dr. Azarbal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Azarbal accept my insurance?
Dr. Azarbal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 248-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Azarbal accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Azarbal in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Azarbal's office located?
Dr. Babak Azarbal's Primary Practice
8635 W 3rd St Ste 465W
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 248-8300
What hospitals are Dr. Azarbal affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Azarbal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Azarbal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Azarbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669402863.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Azarbal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Azarbal