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Dr. Ali Hamzei, MD

Dr. Ali Hamzei, MD

Encinitas, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hamzei, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Encinitas, CA?

    Dr. Ali Hamzei, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hamzei graduated from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hamzei is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamzei’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamzei’s office at (760) 944-7300.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hamzei?

    Dr. Ali Hamzei, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hamzei empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Encinitas/CA community, Dr. Hamzei is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

    • Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Georgetown University Center | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    • Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis | Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis

    Is Dr. Hamzei board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Hamzei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hamzei speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Hamzei treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hamzei 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. Hamzei. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Heart Palpitations
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Long QT Syndrome
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
    • Romano-Ward syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • LQTS
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
    • Romano-Ward Syndrome
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4581: Long QT syndrome
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Medical Treatment
    • Past Medical Procedures
    • Previous Medical Care
    • History of Past Treatments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9289: Personal history of other medical treatment

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    What procedures does Dr. Hamzei perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hamzei 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. Hamzei. 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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    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:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
    • Transcatheter Pacemaker
    • Wireless Pacemaker Implant
    • Right Ventricular Pacemaker

    CPT Codes:

    • 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed

    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:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Battery Replacement
    • ICD Generator Replacement
    • Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • CPAP Initiation and Management
    • CPAP Setup
    • Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
    • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management

    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. Hamzei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hamzei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 944-7300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hamzei accept in Encinitas, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hamzei's office located?

    Dr. Ali Hamzei's Primary Practice

    320 Santa Fe Dr Ste 204

    Encinitas, CA 92024

    (760) 944-7300

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    Dr. Ali Hamzei's Practice 2

    7901 Frost St

    San Diego, CA 92123

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    Dr. Ali Hamzei's Practice 3

    9888 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Hamzei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376511188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamzei?

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

    What is Dr. Ali Hamzei's specialty?

    Dr. Hamzei is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Encinitas, CA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Hamzei to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ali Hamzei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hamzei is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Ali Hamzei accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ali Hamzei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ali Hamzei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hamzei's office at (760) 944-7300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ali Hamzei?

    Please contact Dr. Hamzei's office at (760) 944-7300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ali Hamzei have?

    Dr. Ali Hamzei is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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