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Dr. Alexandru Costea, MD

Liberty Township, OH

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Costea, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Liberty Township, OH?

    Dr. Alexandru Costea, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Liberty Township, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Costea graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Costea is fluent in English, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costea’s office.

    Where did Dr. Costea go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy | Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy

    What languages does Dr. Costea speak?

    Dr. Costea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Costea treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Costea diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Costea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Fast Ventricular Rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does Dr. Costea perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Costea performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Costea. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Pacemaker Battery Removal
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
    • Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
    • Pacemaker Box Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
    • 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Defibrillator Wires (Transvenous)
    • Implantable Defibrillator Lead Extraction
    • Transvenous Electrode Removal
    • ICD Lead Removal
    • Heart Device Lead Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33244: Removal of single or dual chamber implantable defibrillator electrode(s); by transvenous extraction

    Also known as:

    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Wire Removal
    • Pacemaker Lead Extraction
    • Transvenous Electrode Removal
    • Pacemaker Wire Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33235: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Removal
    • ICD Pulse Generator Removal
    • Implantable Defibrillator Explant
    • Defibrillator Battery Removal
    • Heart Defibrillator Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
    • Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
    • Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
    • Heart Pacemaker Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Does Dr. Costea accept my insurance?

    Dr. Costea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Costea accept in Liberty Township, OH?

    Dr. Costea in Liberty Township, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Costea's office located?

    Dr. Alexandru Costea's Primary Practice

    6939 Cox Rd

    Liberty Township, OH 45069

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    Dr. Alexandru Costea's Practice 2

    151 W Galbraith Rd

    Cincinnati, OH 45216

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    Dr. Alexandru Costea's Practice 3

    7690 Discovery Dr

    West Chester, OH 45069

    (513) 475-8521

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    What is Dr. Costea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Costea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972551190.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costea?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costea

    What is Dr. Alexandru Costea's specialty?

    Dr. Costea is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Liberty Township, OH. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Costea to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexandru Costea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Costea is affiliated with The Christ Hospital, UC Medical Center, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, St. Elizabeth Florence, Kettering Health Hamilton, West Chester Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Alexandru Costea accepting new patients in Liberty Township, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Alexandru Costea is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexandru Costea offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Costea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexandru Costea?

    Please contact Dr. Costea's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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