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Dr. Matthew Budoff, MD

Dr. Matthew Budoff, MD

Cardiologist

Torrance, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Budoff, Cardiologist in Torrance, CA?

    Dr. Matthew Budoff, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Budoff graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging and Prevention (SAI-P), writing group, ACCF Identification and Refinement of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Individua, ACC/AHA/SCAI/SCCT/SAI-P/ACR Writing committee to develop A clinical expert consensus document on C, Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT), Founding Chair - Membership Committee, American College of Cardiology, Chair, Writing group for Clinical, Competency of Cardiovascular Tomography, American College of Cardiology, Chair, CT Working Group, Western Regional Lipid Advisory Board, Executive, Southern California Lipid Working Group, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, American Heart Association - Cardiovascular Imaging and Intervention, American Heart Association, Chair Writing Group, Assessment of Coronary Artery Calcification by Ele, Writing Group, AHA Scientific Statement, Noninvasive Coronary, Angiography: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Executive American Heart Association Los Angeles Chapter, and Chair, Writing Group, ACC COCATS 2 (ship Training Guidelines for CT). Dr. Budoff is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Budoff’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Budoff’s office at (310) 222-5101.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Budoff?

    Dr. Matthew Budoff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Budoff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Imaging, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Torrance, CA community, Dr. Budoff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: (Cardiovascular Disease), HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, TORRANCE, CA

    • Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Budoff board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Budoff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Budoff speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Budoff typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Budoff 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. Budoff. 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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Budoff typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Budoff may include:

    Please contact Dr. Budoff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Budoff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Budoff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-5101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Budoff accept in Torrance, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Budoff's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Budoff's Primary Practice

    21840 Normandie Ave Ste 700

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (310) 222-5101

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    Dr. Matthew Budoff's Practice 2

    300 Redondo Ave # B

    Long Beach, CA 90814

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    Dr. Matthew Budoff's Practice 3

    3513 Whittier Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90023

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    What hospitals are Dr. Budoff affiliated with?

    Dr. Budoff has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center,Torrance, CA

    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging and Prevention (SAI-P)

    Member

    writing group, ACCF Identification and Refinement of Cardiovascular Risk in Asymptomatic Individua

    Member

    ACC/AHA/SCAI/SCCT/SAI-P/ACR Writing committee to develop A clinical expert consensus document on C

    Member

    Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT), Founding Chair - Membership Committee

    Board Member

    American College of Cardiology, Chair, Writing group for Clinical

    Member

    Competency of Cardiovascular Tomography

    Member

    American College of Cardiology, Chair, CT Working Group

    Member

    Western Regional Lipid Advisory Board, Executive

    Member

    Southern California Lipid Working Group

    Member

    Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

    Member

    American Heart Association - Cardiovascular Imaging and Intervention

    Member

    American Heart Association, Chair Writing Group, Assessment of Coronary Artery Calcification by Ele

    Member

    Writing Group, AHA Scientific Statement, Noninvasive Coronary

    Member

    Angiography: Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Member

    Executive American Heart Association Los Angeles Chapter

    Board Member

    Chair, Writing Group, ACC COCATS 2 (ship Training Guidelines for CT)

    Fellow

    Awards

    Southern California Super Doctors

    Southern California Super Doctors 2008

    Los Angeles Super Doctors

    * Fellow Status, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention

    * 2004 Pioneer of Healthcare Reform, Physicians Advisory Board

    * Elected to Board of American Heart Association, Los Angeles Chapter

    * Weitzman Award for Outstanding Young Faculty

    * Chosen to Outstanding Young Man of America

    * Bristol-Myers-Squibb ACC Fellowship Award

    * Genentec/AHA/ACC Cardiovascular Meetings Grant

    * Winner, ACP Regional Meeting Poster Session 1995, First Place

    * Solomon Scholar Research Award, UCLA School of Medicine

    * Chosen to Who's Who among Rising Young Americans

    * Upjohn

    Achievement Award

    * George Washington Award for Outstanding Achievements

    * George Washington Medical School Golden Classmate Award

    * Medical Alumni

    Achievement Award

    * Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society)

    * Elected to Kane-King-Dodek Obstetrical Honor Society

    * Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (Junior Year)

    * Phi Delta Epsilon's Philip Marcus Award For Outstanding Activity

    * Chosen to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Univers

    * Activities Honor Society, UC Riverside

    Genentec/AHA/ACC Cardiovascular Meetings Grant

    New Faculty Award

    * Named to Who s Who in Science and Engineering

    * Named to Who s Who in the World - 2008 * Named to Americas Top Card

    * Named to Los Angeles Superdoctors * Named to America s Top Doctors

    * Elite Reviewer, Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 200

    * Full-Time Faculty Retention Award

    * Elected to Fellow status in American Heart Association

    * Names Physician of the Year, Physicians Advisory Board

    * Elected to Fellow status in American College of Cardiology

    * Continued Pursuit of Excellence in Medicine JCIR

    * Hewlett Packard Research Fellowship Award

    RESEARCH GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED: RO1- LV Size and Aortic Val

    MESA Bathon - PI Budoff MASALA - CT Reading Center - Evaluating coron

    RACED Study of Diabetes (PI - Budoff)

    MESA FAMILY (PI - Budoff)

    MESA AORTA (PI -Budoff)

    MESA AIR - (PI- Budoff)

    Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, CT reading site (PI - Budoff)

    Nabi Pharmaceuticals, PRECISE Study Reading Center (PI - Budoff)

    NIH-Substudy, Multicenter Aids Cohort Study Reading Center (PI-Budoff

    Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study, Reading Center (PI - Budoff)

    Fourjay Foundation - IVUS and EBCT (PI- Budoff)

    RO1 - SBHW Progression of Coronary Calcium (PI - Detrano)

    Drew - Effects of Testosterone on Atherosclerosis (PI-Budoff)

    NIH- Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort Study, Reading Center (PI-Bud

    NIH Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA), CT reading site (PI

    Co-Investigator: UC Tobacco Research fund (PI - Richard Casaburi)

    Hewlett Packard Research Fellowship Award

    Spinal Cord Research Foundation (PI - Matthew Budoff)

    NIH-Cardia Study, Co-I, reading site, EBCT (PI - Budoff)

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

    Dr. Budoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811967433.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Budoff?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Budoff's specialty?

    Dr. Budoff is a Cardiologist near Torrance, 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 Dr. Matthew Budoff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Budoff is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. 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 Dr. Matthew Budoff accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Budoff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Budoff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Budoff's office at (310) 222-5101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew Budoff?

    Please contact Dr. Budoff's office at (310) 222-5101 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Budoff's office located?

    Dr. Budoff's offices are located in Torrance, CA, Long Beach, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Budoff have?

    Dr. Matthew Budoff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.