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Yamama Hafeez, DO

Accepting New Patients

(201 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: chronic total occlusion (CTO), coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis of the aorta, and more.

18310 Us Highway 18 Suite 200
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 998-2312

Yamama Hafeez, DO is an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 and has 13 years of experience. Yamama Hafeez, DO is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, St. Mary High Desert Medical Group, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley) and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

18310 Us Highway 18 Suite 200
Apple Valley, CA 92307

(760) 998-2312

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Some issues Yamama Hafeez, DO can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

emergency care	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	50
Dementia	36
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care	532
inpatient care	501
outpatient care	31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	42
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	55
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	73
Dementia	48
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated during 2021 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	45
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	110
doctor visit	56
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	24
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	60
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Yamama Hafeez, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated as an interventional cardiologist in Apple Valley, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	110
doctor visit	56
emergency care	46
hospital care	218
inpatient care	211
outpatient care	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO.

**Gender**
Female	57
Male	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Hispanic	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	31
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Yamama Hafeez, DO From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Yamama Hafeez, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Cancer	6
Dementia	37

Education & Training

Yamama Hafeez, DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Yamama Hafeez, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

St. Mary High Desert Medical Group

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley)

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

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.

Yamama Hafeez, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, ChoiceHumana PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Yamama Hafeez, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

ChoiceHumana PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Yamama Hafeez, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 201 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Yamama Hafeez, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Apple Valley, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Yamama Hafeez, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
ShockWave Medical, Inc	$2,252 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $2,252
Abbott Laboratories	$1,011 DRAGONFLY OPSTAR $259	Merlin Connectivity and Remote $148	Durata Defibrillation ICD Lead $142	Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system $129	Confirm Rx $122	Other $210
Boston Scientific Corporation	$717 ROTAPRO $316	INTERLOCK $263	WATCHMAN $100	COMET $25	STINGRAY $13
BIOTRONIK INC.	$438 BioMonitor $211	Rivacor 7 DR-T $69	Acticor $53	Solia $51	Rivacor $45	Other $9
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$411 LifeVest $411
Other	$1,347 FARXIGA $172	Impella $161	RESOLUTE ONYX $149	remede System $142	(5027) Intact Vascular Und $74	Other $649

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,685
Education	$490

Biography

Dr. Yamama Hafeez is a specialist in interventional cardiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hafeez include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Hafeez is affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. He attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. According to Providence Medical Foundation, Dr. Hafeez is currently accepting new patients at his office in Apple Valley, CA.