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Dr. Duane Bridges, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bridges, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Duane Bridges, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bridges graduated from Morehouse School of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Bridges is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bridges’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bridges’s office at (310) 973-0600.

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

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Cardiovascular Diseases | Department of Veterans Affairs | Veterans Affairs W. Los Angeles Healthcare Systems, CA | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Morehouse Sch of Med, Atlanta Ga | Morehouse School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bridges speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bridges treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Bridges 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. Bridges. 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
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Ventricular Fibrillation
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • VFib
    • V-fib
    • Cardiac Arrest Rhythm
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4901: Ventricular fibrillation
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I484: Atypical atrial flutter
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • 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:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does Dr. Bridges perform?

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

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Pacemaker Battery Removal
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
    • Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
    • Pacemaker Box Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
    • 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Removal
    • ICD Pulse Generator Removal
    • Implantable Defibrillator Explant
    • Defibrillator Battery Removal
    • Heart Defibrillator Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Battery Replacement
    • ICD Generator Replacement
    • Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • S-ICD System Insertion
    • Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
    • Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Pacemaker Lead (Single)
    • Pacemaker Electrode Extraction
    • Transvenous Lead Removal
    • Heart Lead Removal
    • Pacemaker Wire Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33234: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); single lead system, atrial or ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
    • Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
    • Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
    • Heart Pacemaker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular

    Does Dr. Bridges accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bridges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 973-0600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bridges accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Bridges 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bridges' office located?

    Dr. Duane Bridges' Primary Practice

    2423 N Broadway

    Los Angeles, CA 90031

    (310) 973-0600

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    Dr. Duane Bridges' Practice 2

    3444 Whittier Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90023

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    Dr. Duane Bridges' Practice 3

    11633 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 400

    Hawthorne, CA 90250

    (310) 973-0600

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

    Dr. Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154352011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bridges?

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

    What is Dr. Duane Bridges's specialty?

    Dr. Bridges 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. Bridges to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Duane Bridges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bridges is affiliated with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCI Health - Placentia Linda, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, UCI Medical Center 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 Duane Bridges accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Duane Bridges is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Duane Bridges offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (310) 973-0600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Duane Bridges?

    Please contact Dr. Bridges's office at (310) 973-0600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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