CA
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assal, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Chafik Assal, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in South Charleston, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Assal is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assal’s office at (304) 388-5880.
Where did Dr. Assal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Aleppo University
Is Dr. Assal board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Chafik Assal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Assal speak?
Dr. Assal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Assal treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Assal 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. Assal. 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:
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Which procedures does Dr. Assal perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chafik Assal may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Assal's office.
Does Dr. Assal accept my insurance?
Dr. Assal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 388-5880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assal accept in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Assal in South Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers Fidelity
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Assal's office located?
Dr. Chafik Assal's Primary Practice
4610 Maccorkle Ave SW Ste 301
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 388-5880
What is Dr. Assal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083889109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assal
What is Dr. Chafik Assal's specialty?
Dr. Assal is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near South Charleston, WV. 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. Assal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chafik Assal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assal is affiliated with Camc General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Chafik Assal accepting new patients in South Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Chafik Assal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chafik Assal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assal's office at (304) 388-5880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chafik Assal?
Please contact Dr. Assal's office at (304) 388-5880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chafik Assal have?
Dr. Chafik Assal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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