Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. James Heywood

Cardiology
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
23
conditions
Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

James Heywood is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Heywood is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Cardiac Ablation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Heywood

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Heywood?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Heywood by calling their office at 858-824-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Heywood a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Heywood is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Heywood specialize in?

While Dr. James Heywood is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. James Heywood accept my insurance?

Dr. James Heywood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-824-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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