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Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD

Accepting New Patients

(206 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Rush Medical College (2009)

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, angioplasty, tilt table test, and more.

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 939-6561

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD is an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Memorial Hospital and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Sharp Memorial Hospital

2929 Health Center Drive Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 939-6561

(858) 874-2487

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757 Westwood Plaza Rr Ucla Mc Rm B-711
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 206-6766

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Some issues Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

coronary angiogram

diagnostic cardiac catheterization

left heart catheterization

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD had a list price for coronary angiogram, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, left heart catheterization, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

angiogram

In 2013, Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD had a list price for angiogram (angiography) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	201
catheterization	29
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	28
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
minimally invasive procedures	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	172
vascular procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	80
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	44
cardiac procedures	753
cardioversion	19
catheterization	191
diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	376
emergency care	28
hospital care	258
inpatient care	258
minimally invasive procedures	227
stent placement (stenting)	22
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	536
vascular procedures	111

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	581
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1050
Black	20
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	483
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	228
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	14
angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	398
catheterization	116
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	188
hospital care	129
inpatient care	129
minimally invasive procedures	128
stent placement (stenting)	23
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	246
vascular procedures	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	0
Hispanic	79
Asian	58
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	125
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	16
angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	317
catheterization	88
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	66
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	88
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	180
vascular procedures	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	32
Hispanic	63
Asian	35
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	70
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	380
catheterization	86
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	151
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	102
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	226
vascular procedures	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	34
Hispanic	82
Asian	70
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	84
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	383
catheterization	81
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	162
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	222
vascular procedures	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	66
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	89
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	36
cardiac procedures	327
catheterization	76
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	145
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	90
stent placement (stenting)	18
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	221
vascular procedures	36

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	13
Hispanic	55
Asian	37
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	87
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Diego, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

ambulatory monitoring	15
angioplasty	41
cardiac procedures	394
cardioversion	19
catheterization	95
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	159
emergency care	28
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
minimally invasive procedures	109
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	257
vascular procedures	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	482
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	60
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	213
85 and over	109
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	278

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2009. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Cardiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (2009)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Cardiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Memorial Hospital

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 206 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ajay Yadlapati, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$6,179 Vascular $2,053	Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter $1,604	MitraClip $756	Mitra Clip system $443	MitraClip System $268	Other $1,054
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,418 Vascular Access $1,395	WATCHMAN $1,129	GENERAL STENTS $139	CROSSBOSS $134	GENERAL - TACHY SYSTEMS $129	Other $492
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$2,937 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $2,177	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $284	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $170	$306
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,926 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $2,063	CoreValve Evolut $461	Resolute $175	ONYX FRONTIER $149	HawkOne $24	Other $53
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$2,546 IVUS Systems $2,515	IGT D Coronary $31
Other	$8,886 CoreValve Evolut $1,365	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $1,134	LifeVest $957	Impella $953	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $572	Other $3,904

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14,679
Travel and Lodging	$7,959
Consulting Fee	$2,690
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Education	$63

Biography

Dr. Ajay Yadlapati is a specialist in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology in San Diego, CA and Los Angeles, CA. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among his clinical interests: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and renal angioplasty. Dr. Yadlapati's hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp HealthCare. He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Sharp HealthCare, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Yadlapati's office in San Diego, CA. He attended medical school at Rush Medical College. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He speaks Telugu.