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Dr. Richard Axelrod, MD

Folsom, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Axelrod, Cardiologist in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Richard Axelrod, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Folsom, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Axelrod completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Axelrod is fluent in English, French, German, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axelrod’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Axelrod’s office at (916) 887-4040.

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

    • Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi

    Is Dr. Axelrod board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Axelrod, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Axelrod speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Axelrod treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Axelrod 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. Axelrod. 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:

    • 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Which procedures does Dr. Axelrod perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Axelrod may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Axelrod's office.

    Does Dr. Axelrod accept my insurance?

    Dr. Axelrod accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 887-4040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Axelrod accept in Folsom, CA?

    Dr. Axelrod in Folsom, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Axelrod's office located?

    Dr. Richard Axelrod's Primary Practice

    2575 E Bidwell St Ste 100

    Folsom, CA 95630

    (916) 887-4040

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    Dr. Richard Axelrod's Practice 2

    2702 Low Ct

    Fairfield, CA 94534

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    Dr. Richard Axelrod's Practice 3

    2800 L St

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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

    Dr. Axelrod's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437147923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Axelrod?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Axelrod's specialty?

    Dr. Axelrod is a Cardiologist near Folsom, 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. Axelrod to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Axelrod affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Axelrod is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Marshall Hospital, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Richard Axelrod accepting new patients in Folsom, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Axelrod is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Axelrod offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Axelrod's office at (916) 887-4040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Axelrod?

    Please contact Dr. Axelrod's office at (916) 887-4040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Axelrod have?

    Dr. Richard Axelrod is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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