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Dr. Eli Capouya, MD

Dr. Eli Capouya, MD

Glendale, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Capouya, Thoracic Surgeon in Glendale, CA?

    Dr. Eli Capouya, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Capouya graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery. Dr. Capouya is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Capouya’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. Capouya’s office at (213) 483-1055.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery Ny & Presby Hp-Cornell Campus, General Surgery | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals | University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Capouya board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Capouya, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Capouya speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Capouya treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Capouya 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. Capouya. 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Medication Side Effect
    • Drug Reactions
    • Insulin Reaction
    • Antidiabetic Drug Reaction
    • Adverse Reaction to Diabetes Drugs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T383X5A: Adverse effect of insulin and oral hypoglycemic [antidiabetic] drugs, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Capouya perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Capouya 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. Capouya. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Endoscopic Arm Artery Harvest for Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Endoscopic Artery Harvest
    • Upper Extremity Artery Procurement
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Artery Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33509: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, endoscopic

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Artery Bypass Graft
    • Open Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Capouya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Capouya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (213) 483-1055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Capouya accept in Glendale, CA?

    Dr. Capouya in Glendale, 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

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Capouya's office located?

    Dr. Eli Capouya's Primary Practice

    1500 E Chevy Chase Dr Ste 201

    Glendale, CA 91206

    (213) 483-1055

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    Dr. Eli Capouya's Practice 2

    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 606

    Los Angeles, CA 90017

    (213) 483-1055

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    Dr. Eli Capouya's Practice 3

    1509 Wilson Ter

    Glendale, CA 91206

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

    Dr. Capouya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184626061.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Capouya?

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

    What is Dr. Eli Capouya's specialty?

    Dr. Capouya is a Thoracic Surgeon near Glendale, CA. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Capouya to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Eli Capouya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Capouya is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health White Memorial, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Community Hospital of Huntington Park, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles 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 Eli Capouya accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Eli Capouya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Eli Capouya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Capouya's office at (213) 483-1055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Eli Capouya?

    Please contact Dr. Capouya's office at (213) 483-1055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Eli Capouya have?

    Dr. Eli Capouya is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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