Dr. Alexandru Costea, MD
Liberty Township, OH
22 Years of Experience
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, Italian, and ron, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costea’s practice accepts Medicare 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
ron
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Costea typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Costea typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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
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
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Costea's office located?
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.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
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, West Chester Hospital, Kettering Health Hamilton, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, St. Elizabeth Florence 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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