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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edavettal, Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. John Edavettal, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Edavettal completed his residency at San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Cardiovascular Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Edavettal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edavettal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edavettal’s office at (337) 289-8429.
Where did Dr. Edavettal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Cardiovascular Diseases; Fitzsimons Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Fitzsimons Army Med Center
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Edavettal board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. John Edavettal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Edavettal speak?
Dr. Edavettal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Edavettal typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Edavettal 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. Edavettal. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Edavettal typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Edavettal performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Edavettal. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Edavettal accept my insurance?
Dr. Edavettal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 289-8429 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edavettal accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Edavettal in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Ochsner Health
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edavettal's office located?
Dr. John Edavettal's Primary Practice
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 289-8429
What is Dr. Edavettal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edavettal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558333617.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edavettal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edavettal
What is Dr. John Edavettal's specialty?
Dr. Edavettal is a Interventional Cardiologist near Lafayette, LA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. John Edavettal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edavettal is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital 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
When to see an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Edavettal accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Edavettal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Edavettal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edavettal's office at (337) 289-8429 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Edavettal?
Please contact Dr. Edavettal's office at (337) 289-8429 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Edavettal have?
Dr. John Edavettal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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