Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matthews, Interventional Cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Matthews?
Dr. Ray Matthews, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Matthews empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Carotid Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Matthews is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Matthews go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hosp Of The Good Samaritan, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Matthews board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ray Matthews, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Matthews speak?
Dr. Matthews and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Matthews typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Matthews typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Matthews accept my insurance?
Dr. Matthews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 442-5100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matthews accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Matthews in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Matthews' office located?
Dr. Ray Matthews' Primary Practice
1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 442-5100
What hospitals are Dr. Matthews affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Matthews has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Matthews's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104810076.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matthews?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matthews