Advanced Screening, Insurance and Out-of-pocket costs
 
The South Asian Heart Center provides an advanced screening methodology to ascertain risk for heart disease.  The Center performs additional tests beyond the conventional lipid tests that often underestimate the risk for heart disease in this population.  These tests include the NCEP ATPIII prescribed basic lipid panel (Total Cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, Triglycerides) and emerging risk factors and other abnormalities prevalent in South Asians:

  • Apo-B
  • LDL-C sub classification (7 sizes)
  • HDL-C sub classification (5 sizes)
  • C-Reactive Protein
  • Glucose
  • Lipoprotein (a)
  • Homocysteine
  • Fibrinogen
  • Insulin

For a detailed description of these tests click here...

The South Asian Heart Center's clinical and nutritional consultations and ongoing case-management visits are provided at no cost to participants. The lab bills participants directly for the advanced blood test.  We have set up a reduced pricing schedule with the lab.

  • Medicare Part B participants are 100% covered
  • Participants with medical insurance (including Kaiser) should have a maximum out-of-pocket cost of no more than $89 (irrespective of insurance coverage). Note, those with auto-pay FSA/HSA plans may see a higher insurance reimbursement.
  • You may choose to self-pay at $246. This option is typically available for those who are uninsured, visiting family members, etc.
  • To determine the cost for your screening, or for any billing related assistance, payment options, and underinsured/uninsured coverage, call 1-800-432-7889 option 2
  • Refunds from El Camino Hospital for the lab test are available for those who demonstrate financial hardship and apply for approval for refund
To get screened, just sign-up online and we will call you to set up an appointment.  Note you do not need your physician's clearance for the screening.  However, we encourage you to talk to your physician and check if they will order the advanced test, and refer you to the ancillary wellness programs (including nutritional consultation) accordingly.

To Understand the South Asian Heart Center Process click here...
For other Frequently Asked Questions click here...