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Dr. Joseph Caplan, MD

Dr. Joseph Caplan, MD

Sun City West, AZ

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Caplan, Cardiologist in Sun City West, AZ?

    Dr. Joseph Caplan, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Sun City West, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Caplan graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Caplan is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caplan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caplan’s office at (623) 876-8816.

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

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Cardiovascular Diseases | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Caplan board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Caplan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Caplan speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Caplan treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Caplan 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. Caplan. 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Other Blood Clotting Disorder
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Thrombophilia
    • Increased Clotting Tendency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6869: Other thrombophilia

    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
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    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:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Caplan perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Caplan may include:

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

    Does Dr. Caplan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Caplan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 876-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Caplan accept in Sun City West, AZ?

    Dr. Caplan in Sun City West, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Caplan's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Caplan's Primary Practice

    14420 W Meeker Blvd Ste 305

    Sun City West, AZ 85375

    (623) 876-8816

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    Dr. Joseph Caplan's Practice 2

    14001 N 7th St Ste A102

    Phoenix, AZ 85022

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    Dr. Joseph Caplan's Practice 3

    13460 N 94th Dr Ste J1

    Peoria, AZ 85381

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

    Dr. Caplan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346238425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caplan?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Caplan's specialty?

    Dr. Caplan is a Cardiologist near Sun City West, AZ. 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. Caplan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Caplan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Caplan is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joseph Caplan accepting new patients in Sun City West, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Caplan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Caplan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Caplan's office at (623) 876-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Caplan?

    Please contact Dr. Caplan's office at (623) 876-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Caplan have?

    Dr. Joseph Caplan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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