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Dr. Peyman Naji, MD

(Dr. Peyman Naji, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology

Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2006)

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

3650 E South Street
Lakewood, CA

(562) 531-1980

Dr. Peyman Naji, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA specializing in interventional cardiology. He graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Peyman Naji, MD is affiliated with Providence, Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare, Los Alamitos Surgery Center, Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach, Kindred Hospital Paramount and Lakewood Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Med Ctr.

Office Locations

3650 E South Street
Lakewood, CA

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Lakewood Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Med Ctr

3650 South Street Suite 310
Lakewood, CA 90712

(562) 531-1980

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging

In 2023, Dr. Peyman Naji, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging 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:

color Doppler echocardiography

Doppler echocardiography

electrocardiogram

spectral Doppler echocardiography

stress EKG

In 2012, Dr. Peyman Naji, MD had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, electrocardiogram (EKG), spectral Doppler echocardiography, and stress EKG 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	40
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	50
Dementia	32
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	55
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
doctor visit	12
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
stress testing	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	20
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	68
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	142
doctor visit	127
hospital care	353
inpatient care	353
stress testing	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	67
Hispanic	106
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	52
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	63
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	213
doctor visit	103
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	214
vascular procedures	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	52
Hispanic	133
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	63
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	69
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	256
doctor visit	167
hospital care	317
inpatient care	317
nuclear scan	11
stress testing	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	224
vascular procedures	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	61
Hispanic	128
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	54
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	67
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	273
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	211
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	38
stress testing	85
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
vascular procedures	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	61
Hispanic	106
Asian	52
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	51
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	258
doctor visit	224
hospital care	314
inpatient care	314
nuclear scan	22
stress testing	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	185
vascular procedures	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	66
Hispanic	128
Asian	68
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	77
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	61
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peyman Naji, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Lakewood, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	199
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	112
hospital care	213
inpatient care	213
minimally invasive procedures	12
nuclear scan	23
stress testing	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	155
vascular procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD.

**Gender**
Female	128
Male	102

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	81
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	71
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	38
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peyman Naji, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	22
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Peyman Naji, MD graduated from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2006. He completed residency at Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences (2006)

Residency: Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peyman Naji, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Long Beach Medical Center

MemorialCare

Los Alamitos Surgery Center

Miller Children s & Women s Hospital Long Beach

Kindred Hospital Paramount

Lakewood Regional Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Med Ctr

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. Peyman Naji, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Aetna Commercial.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peyman Naji, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Commercial

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$9,737 CoreValve Evolut $1,641	ClosureFast $1,205	Resolute $44	HawkOne $30	Reveal LINQ $29	Other $6,788
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$8,201 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,895	EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $892	Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $585	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $339	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $136	Other $4,355
ABIOMED	$2,898 Impella $2,898
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$1,782 LifeVest $1,782
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,681 XARELTO $1,598	INVOKANA $43	INVOKAMET $40
Other	$9,186 LEQVIO $761	JARDIANCE $521	ENTRESTO $501	Supera peripheral stent system $484	Repatha $477	Other $6,443

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,338
Travel and Lodging	$6,975
Grant	$6,750
Consulting Fee	$1,290
Education	$133

Biography

Dr. Peyman Naji works as an interventional cardiology. He studied medicine at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Wright State University for his residency. Dr. Naji's clinical interests include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Naji can take several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. In addition to English, he speaks Persian. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Long Beach Medical Center.