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23 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheema, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Dr. Asad Cheema, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Glen Ridge, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Cheema completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cheema is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheema’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheema’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cheema?
Dr. Asad Cheema, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Cheema empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Glen Ridge/NJ community, Dr. Cheema is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Cheema go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria University
Is Dr. Cheema board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Asad Cheema, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?
Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Cheema treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Hormone Problems
- High Blood Pressure
- Endocrine Hypertension
- Hormone-Related High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure due to Gland Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I152: Hypertension secondary to endocrine disorders
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 Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does Dr. Cheema perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
- 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
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:
- 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:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
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:
- Relocation of Implantable Defibrillator
- Defibrillator Pocket Revision
- ICD Relocation Surgery
- Move Defibrillator Device
CPT Codes:
- 33223: Relocation of skin pocket for implantable defibrillator
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema accept in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Dr. Cheema in Glen Ridge, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Gordon Food Service
HealthComp
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?
What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639171457.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema
What is Dr. Asad Cheema's specialty?
Dr. Cheema is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Glen Ridge, NJ. 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. Cheema to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Asad Cheema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheema is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Clara Maass Medical Center 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 Asad Cheema accepting new patients in Glen Ridge, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Asad Cheema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Asad Cheema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheema's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Asad Cheema?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Asad Cheema have?
Dr. Asad Cheema is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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