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Dr. Luis Padula, MD

Dr. Luis Padula, MD

McAllen, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Padula, Interventional Cardiologist in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Luis Padula, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Padula completed his residency at Yale University. Dr. Padula is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Padula’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Padula’s office at (956) 630-5522.

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

    • Residency: Yale University

    • Medical School: Universidad Central De Venezuela

    What languages does Dr. Padula speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Padula typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Padula 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. Padula. 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 here.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Padula typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Padula 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. Padula. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Kidney Artery Angiography
    • Renal artery imaging
    • Kidney blood vessel scan
    • Bilateral renal angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36252: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Does Dr. Padula accept my insurance?

    Dr. Padula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 630-5522 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Padula accept in McAllen, TX?

    Dr. Padula in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Broward Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Superior

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Padula's office located?

    Dr. Luis Padula's Primary Practice

    500 E Ridge Rd Ste 300

    McAllen, TX 78503

    (956) 630-5522

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    Dr. Luis Padula's Practice 2

    5448 E US Highway 83 Ste A

    Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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

    Dr. Padula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821093154.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Padula?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Padula's specialty?

    Dr. Padula is a Interventional Cardiologist near McAllen, TX.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is this Dr. Luis Padula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Padula is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health 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

    When to see an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Luis Padula accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Padula is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Padula offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Padula's office at (956) 630-5522 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Luis Padula?

    Please contact Dr. Padula's office at (956) 630-5522 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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