Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bethala, Interventional Cardiologist in Slidell, LA?
Where did Dr. Bethala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, General Surgery | University of Pennsylvania Health System Program
Medical School: Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India | Osmania Medical College
What languages does Dr. Bethala speak?
Dr. Bethala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Bethala typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bethala 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. Bethala. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Bethala typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bethala 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. Bethala. 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Does Dr. Bethala accept my insurance?
Dr. Bethala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 651-3500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bethala accept in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Bethala in Slidell, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bethala's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Bethala affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bethala has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bethala's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bethala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548263999.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bethala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bethala