42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Pinheiro, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Luiz Pinheiro, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pinheiro completed his residency at Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine; Baptist Med Ctr-Princeton, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pinheiro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pinheiro’s office at (205) 510-5000.
Where did Dr. Pinheiro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baptist Hlth System Inc, Internal Medicine; Baptist Med Ctr-Princeton, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Fed Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Cent De Cien
Is Dr. Pinheiro board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Luiz Pinheiro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pinheiro speak?
Dr. Pinheiro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pinheiro treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pinheiro 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. Pinheiro. 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:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Pinheiro perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luiz Pinheiro 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pinheiro's office.
Does Dr. Pinheiro accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Pinheiro's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Pinheiro's office located?
Dr. Luiz Pinheiro's Primary Practice
3980 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 510-5000
What is Dr. Pinheiro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pinheiro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508855206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pinheiro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pinheiro
What is Dr. Luiz Pinheiro's specialty?
Dr. Pinheiro is a Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Pinheiro to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luiz Pinheiro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pinheiro is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Luiz Pinheiro accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Luiz Pinheiro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luiz Pinheiro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pinheiro's office at (205) 510-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luiz Pinheiro?
Please contact Dr. Pinheiro's office at (205) 510-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luiz Pinheiro have?
Dr. Luiz Pinheiro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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