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Accepting patients
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. 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, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axelrod’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Cardiologist like Dr. Axelrod typically 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. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Axelrod typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Axelrod may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Axelrod's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
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, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mercy San Juan 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 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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