Who is Dr. Lappen, Pediatric Cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Where did Dr. Lappen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Childrens' Hospital
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Allergy And Immunology Northwestern Mem Hosp, Pediatric Cardiology Children'S Hosp, Pediatric Cardiology Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics | University of Colorado Health Sci Center | Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Lappen board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rhonda Lappen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Lappen speak?
Dr. Lappen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Lappen typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Lappen 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. Lappen. 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:
- Congenital Mitral Insufficiency
- Other Tricuspid Valve Birth Defects
- Secundum Atrial Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky Mitral Valve at Birth
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Heart Valve Birth Defect
- Congenital Tricuspid Valve Anomalies
- Tricuspid Valve Malformation at Birth
- ASD Secundum Type
- Hole in Upper Heart Chamber (Secundum)
- Most Common ASD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q233: Congenital mitral insufficiency
- Q228: Other congenital malformations of tricuspid valve
- Q2111: Secundum atrial septal defect
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Lappen typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rhonda Lappen 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. Lappen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lappen accept my insurance?
Dr. Lappen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 448-4817 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lappen accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Lappen in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Provider Networks
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lappen's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lappen affiliated with?
Dr. Lappen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lappen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lappen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902878036.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lappen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lappen