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Dr. Raghava Gollapudi, MD

Dr. Raghava Gollapudi, MD

San Diego, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gollapudi, Interventional Cardiologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Raghava Gollapudi, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Gollapudi graduated from Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University and completed his residency at Scripps Clinic. Dr. Gollapudi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gollapudi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gollapudi’s office at (858) 244-6800.

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

    • Fellowship: Scripps Clinic, Peripheral Vascular Intervention | Scripps Clinic, Interventional Cardiology | Scripps Clinic, Cardiovascular Disease | Scripps Clinic and Research Institute

    • Residency: Scripps Clinic | Scripps Clinic and Research Institute

    • Medical School: Drexel College of Medicine AKA Hahnemann University | Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

    Is Dr. Gollapudi board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Raghava Gollapudi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006

    What languages does Dr. Gollapudi speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gollapudi treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Gollapudi 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. Gollapudi. 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:

    • 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    What procedures does Dr. Gollapudi perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Gollapudi 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. Gollapudi. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    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:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
    • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
    • Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
    • Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
    • Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Gollapudi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gollapudi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 244-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gollapudi accept in San Diego, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gollapudi's office located?

    Dr. Raghava Gollapudi's Primary Practice

    3131 Berger Ave Ste 200

    San Diego, CA 92123

    (858) 244-6800

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    Dr. Raghava Gollapudi's Practice 2

    751 Medical Center Ct

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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    Dr. Raghava Gollapudi's Practice 3

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

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

    Dr. Gollapudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467429191.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gollapudi?

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

    What is Dr. Raghava Gollapudi's specialty?

    Dr. Gollapudi is a Interventional Cardiologist near San Diego, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Gollapudi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Raghava Gollapudi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gollapudi is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital 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 Interventional Cardiologist?

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    Is Raghava Gollapudi accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Raghava Gollapudi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raghava Gollapudi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gollapudi's office at (858) 244-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raghava Gollapudi?

    Please contact Dr. Gollapudi's office at (858) 244-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raghava Gollapudi have?

    Dr. Raghava Gollapudi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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