Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Padilla, Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Lester Padilla, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Padilla graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Padilla is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Padilla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Padilla’s office at (760) 346-0642.
Where did Dr. Padilla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Padilla speak?
Dr. Padilla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Padilla treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Padilla 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. Padilla. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
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:
- 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
ICD-10 Codes:
- I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Padilla perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lester Padilla 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Padilla's office.
Does Dr. Padilla accept my insurance?
Dr. Padilla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 346-0642 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Padilla accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Dr. Padilla in Rancho Mirage, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Inland Empire
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Padilla's office located?
Dr. Lester Padilla's Primary Practice
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 346-0642
What is Dr. Padilla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Padilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508826363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Padilla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Padilla
What is Dr. Lester Padilla's specialty?
Dr. Padilla is a Cardiologist near Rancho Mirage, 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. Padilla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lester Padilla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Padilla is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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
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Is Lester Padilla accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?
Yes, Dr. Lester Padilla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lester Padilla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Padilla's office at (760) 346-0642 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lester Padilla?
Please contact Dr. Padilla's office at (760) 346-0642 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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