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Dr. Pingfeng Du, MD

Encinitas, CA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Du, Cardiologist in Encinitas, CA?

    Dr. Pingfeng Du, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Encinitas, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Du completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. Dr. Du is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Du’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Du’s office at (760) 230-6660.

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

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai First Medical University

    Is Dr. Du board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Pingfeng Du, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Du speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Du treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Du 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. Du. 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
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Du perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pingfeng Du may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Du's office.

    Does Dr. Du accept my insurance?

    Dr. Du accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 230-6660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Du 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

    • Centene

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • Scan Health Plan

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Du's office located?

    Dr. Pingfeng Du's Primary Practice

    345 Saxony Rd Ste 202

    Encinitas, CA 92024

    (760) 230-6660

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    Dr. Pingfeng Du's Practice 2

    9888 Genesee Ave

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Du's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285694349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Du?

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

    What is Dr. Pingfeng Du's specialty?

    Dr. Du is a Cardiologist near Encinitas, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Du to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pingfeng Du affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Du is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Pingfeng Du accepting new patients in Encinitas, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pingfeng Du is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pingfeng Du offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Du's office at (760) 230-6660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pingfeng Du?

    Please contact Dr. Du's office at (760) 230-6660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pingfeng Du have?

    Dr. Pingfeng Du is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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