Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birkbeck, Cardiologist in Topeka, KS?
Where did Dr. Birkbeck go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Birkbeck board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Birkbeck, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birkbeck speak?
Dr. Birkbeck and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Birkbeck typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Birkbeck 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. Birkbeck. 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.
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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Birkbeck typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Birkbeck 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
Please contact Dr. Birkbeck's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Birkbeck accept my insurance?
Dr. Birkbeck accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (785) 270-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birkbeck accept in Topeka, KS?
Dr. Birkbeck in Topeka, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Thrivent
United Association of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Birkbeck's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Birkbeck affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Birkbeck has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Birkbeck's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birkbeck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023020922.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birkbeck?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birkbeck