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- 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
About Dr. Makkar
Raj R. Makkar, M.D. practices interventional cardiology in West Hollywood, CA. Raj is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Raj provided 1,868 services to 1,780 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, and insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164450235.
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Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (310) 423-3977
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8700 BEVERLY BLVD
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Interventional Cardiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Artery blockages
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Completely Blocked Heart Artery
- Microvascular angina
- Re-Blocked Heart Stent
- Severely Calcified Heart Arteries
- Torn Heart Artery
Blood clots
Blood pressure
Chest symptoms
Circulation & veins
Coronary disease
Heart failure
Heart muscle
Heart muscle conditions
Heart rhythm
Heart rhythm & blood flow
Heart valves
Structural & congenital
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Hole Between Bottom Heart Chambers
Structural heart
Valve disease
- Failing Artificial Heart Valve
- Mitral stenosis
- Narrowed Pulmonary Valve
Vascular disease
- Leg Cramps When Walking
- Narrow kidney artery
- Stomach Pain After Eating From Arteries
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Vein conditions
Procedures & services
Artery procedures
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Atherectomy
- Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Opening Chronic 100% Blocked Heart Arteries
- Shockwave Plaque Busting In Heart Arteries
Clot procedures
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- Catheter Blood Clot Removal From Legs
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Blood pressure procedures
Circulation & limbs
- Laser Vein Treatment For Leg Swelling
- Leg Artery Stent
Circulatory support
Coronary stenting
- Bypass Graft Stenting
Diagnostic catheterization
Diagnostic tests
- Coronary Artery Spasm Test
- Coronary Microvascular Resistance Test
- Heart Muscle Biopsy
Diagnostics & monitoring
- Fractional flow reserve measurement
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Intravascular ultrasound
Emergency heart procedures
- Clot Suction From Heart Arteries
Heart devices
Heart muscle
- Alcohol Ablation For Thickened Heart Muscle
Heart support
- Percutaneous ventricular-assist device placement
Imaging & diagnostics
Stenting
- Arm Artery Stent
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
Structural heart repair
- Aortic Coarctation Stent
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
Structural repair
Valve procedures
- Balloon Heart Valve Opening
- Leaky Artificial Heart Valve Repair
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Transcatheter mitral valve repair
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- TriClip Valve Repair
Valve replacement
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Valve-In-Valve Heart Replacement
Vein procedures
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Radiofrequency Vein Closure
- Varicose Vein Medical Glue
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,868 services · 1,780 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
454 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Repair of mitral valve through the skin, initial prosthesis | Procedure | 33418 |
78 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance | Procedure | 33370 |
37 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | Procedure | 33340 |
33 | As often as other peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Repair of mitral valve through the skin, additional prosthesis | Procedure | 33419 |
26 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93454 |
429 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | Treatment | 92928 |
182 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Treatment | 92978 |
80 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of tube in bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93455 |
45 | More than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel during diagnosis or treatment, initial vessel | Treatment | 93571 |
32 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other interventional cardiologists in West Hollywood 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Raj R. Makkar specialize in?
Raj R. Makkar is an interventional cardiologist in West Hollywood, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Interventional Cardiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Raj R. Makkar located?
Raj R. Makkar is listed at 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Raj R. Makkar's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 423-3977. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Raj R. Makkar?
Raj R. Makkar's National Provider Identifier is 1164450235. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Raj R. Makkar train?
Raj R. Makkar attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Raj R. Makkar have?
Raj R. Makkar has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Raj R. Makkar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Raj R. Makkar performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, repair of mitral valve through the skin, initial prosthesis and placement and subsequent removal of device to protect brain from embolism through catheter using imaging guidance; provides treatments such as insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist and insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Raj R. Makkar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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