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57 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Prakash, Cardiologist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Ravi Prakash, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA. He has been practicing for over 57 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prakash completed his residency at Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Flower-5th Ave Hosps, Internal Medicine; St Elizabeth Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Prakash is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prakash’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. Prakash’s office at (310) 214-5433.
Where did Dr. Prakash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Francis Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Flower-5th Ave Hosps, Internal Medicine; St Elizabeth Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Is Dr. Prakash board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ravi Prakash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prakash speak?
Dr. Prakash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Prakash treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash. 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 Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Other Types of Angina
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
- Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
- I208: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2589: Other forms of chronic ischemic heart disease
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Floppy mitral valve', 'Barlow's syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Which procedures does Dr. Prakash perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ravi Prakash 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. Prakash's office.
Does Dr. Prakash accept my insurance?
Dr. Prakash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 214-5433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prakash accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Prakash in Torrance, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
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Where is Dr. Prakash's office located?
Dr. Ravi Prakash's Primary Practice
4305 Torrance Blvd Ste 405
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 214-5433
What is Dr. Prakash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prakash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215931761.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prakash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prakash
What is Dr. Ravi Prakash's specialty?
Dr. Prakash is a Cardiologist near Torrance, CA. 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. Prakash to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ravi Prakash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Prakash is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Ravi Prakash accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ravi Prakash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ravi Prakash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (310) 214-5433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ravi Prakash?
Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (310) 214-5433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ravi Prakash have?
Dr. Ravi Prakash is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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