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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Meltzer, Specialist in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Paul Meltzer, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. Dr. Meltzer graduated from University Of Malta, Faculty Of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Meltzer is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meltzer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meltzer’s office at (714) 245-1444.
Where did Dr. Meltzer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Libero Institute University Di Med E Chirurgia Dell'Aquila | University Of Malta, Faculty Of Medicine and Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meltzer speak?
Dr. Meltzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Meltzer treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Meltzer 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. Meltzer. 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- LBBB
- Heart conduction delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
Does Dr. Meltzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Meltzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 245-1444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meltzer accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Meltzer in Santa Ana, 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
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Centene
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicaid
Scan Health Plan
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meltzer's office located?
What is Dr. Meltzer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meltzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982609145.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meltzer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meltzer
What is Dr. Paul Meltzer's specialty?
Dr. Meltzer is a Specialist near Santa Ana, CA. Contact Dr. Meltzer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Meltzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Meltzer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. 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
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Is Paul Meltzer accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Meltzer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Meltzer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meltzer's office at (714) 245-1444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Meltzer?
Please contact Dr. Meltzer's office at (714) 245-1444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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