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Dr. Ravi Chander, MD

Fall River, MA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chander, Cardiologist in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Ravi Chander, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chander graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College and completed his residency at Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Roger Williams Hosp, Internal Medicine; Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Chander is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chander’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chander’s office at (508) 679-9955.

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

    • Residency: Albany Med Ctr Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Roger Williams Hosp, Internal Medicine; Griffin Hosp, Internal Medicine | Albany Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Indira Ghandi Med Coll- Nagpur Univ- Nagpur- Maharashtra- India | Indira Gandhi Medical College

    Is Dr. Chander board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ravi Chander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chander speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Chander treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Chander 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. Chander. 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
    • 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Which procedures does Dr. Chander perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ravi Chander may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chander's office.

    Does Dr. Chander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 679-9955 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chander accept in Fall River, MA?

    Dr. Chander in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Continental Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Network Health

    • Tufts Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Chander's office located?

    Dr. Ravi Chander's Primary Practice

    277 Pleasant St

    Fall River, MA 02721

    (508) 679-9955

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    Dr. Ravi Chander's Practice 2

    543 North St

    New Bedford, MA 02740

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    Dr. Ravi Chander's Practice 3

    43 High St

    Wareham, MA 02571

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

    Dr. Chander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457355729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chander?

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

    What is Dr. Ravi Chander's specialty?

    Dr. Chander is a Cardiologist near Fall River, MA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Chander to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ravi Chander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chander is affiliated with The Miriam 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

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    Is Ravi Chander accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Ravi Chander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ravi Chander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chander's office at (508) 679-9955 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ravi Chander?

    Please contact Dr. Chander's office at (508) 679-9955 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ravi Chander have?

    Dr. Ravi Chander is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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