Summary

Dr. Babak Azarbal is a cardiovascular disease specialist who earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by specialized fellowships at UCLA in both general cardiology and interventional cardiology. With over three decades of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Azarbal holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He speaks Spanish, Farsi, and English to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Azarbal practices at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, with locations at the Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles and the Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center in Beverly Hills. His expertise focuses on treating coronary artery disease and heart conditions that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle. Dr. Azarbal performs advanced cardiac procedures including heart catheterizations and coronary angiograms to diagnose and treat heart problems. Patients rate him 4.1 out of 5 stars on average for his cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 32 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Farsi, English
  • UCLA - Cardiology
  • 24 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Babak Azarbal has 2 locations

Smidt Heart Institute

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Cedars-Sinai California Heart Center

8670 Wilshire Blvd Fl 2Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
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4.1 
4.5 
32 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Farsi, English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi
Los Angeles , CAEncino , CAWinter Park , FLAtlanta , GA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Babak Azarbal

  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Positive Health Care
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Babak Azarbal has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Babak Azarbal has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Babak Azarbal holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCLA - Cardiology in 2006 and UCLA - Interventional Cardiology in 2005.

Residency

Completed their residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine in 2002 and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center- Internal Medicine in 2001.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998 and Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences (Education) in 1994.

NPI Number

Babak Azarbal's NPI number is 1669402863.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Babak Azarbal speak?
Babak Azarbal speaks Spanish, Farsi, and English.
Does Babak Azarbal accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Babak Azarbal affiliated with?
Babak Azarbal is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

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