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Who is Dr. Shedd, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Omer Shedd, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Shedd graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Shedd is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shedd’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shedd’s office at (704) 868-3256.
Where did Dr. Shedd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Florida | University of Florida, Electrophysiology, FL, USA | University of Florida, Cardiology, FL, USA
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shedd board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Omer Shedd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002
What languages does Dr. Shedd speak?
Dr. Shedd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shedd treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shedd 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. Shedd. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
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 Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
What procedures does Dr. Shedd perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shedd 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. Shedd. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Wire Removal
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
- Pacemaker Lead Extraction
- Transvenous Electrode Removal
- Pacemaker Wire Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
- 33235: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); dual 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:
- 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:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
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:
- Removal of Pacemaker Lead (Single)
- Pacemaker Electrode Extraction
- Transvenous Lead Removal
- Heart Lead Removal
- Pacemaker Wire Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33234: Removal of transvenous pacemaker electrode(s); single lead system, atrial or ventricular
Also known as:
- Insertion of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead
- Transvenous Electrode Placement
- Pacemaker Lead Implant
- Defibrillator Wire Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
Does Dr. Shedd accept my insurance?
Dr. Shedd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 868-3256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shedd accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Shedd in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shedd's office located?
Dr. Omer Shedd's Primary Practice
2555 Court Dr Ste 300
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 868-3256
What is Dr. Shedd's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shedd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346252905.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shedd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shedd
What is Dr. Omer Shedd's specialty?
Dr. Shedd is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Gastonia, NC. 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. Shedd to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omer Shedd affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shedd is affiliated with CaroMont Regional Medical Center 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 Omer Shedd accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Omer Shedd is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omer Shedd offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shedd's office at (704) 868-3256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omer Shedd?
Please contact Dr. Shedd's office at (704) 868-3256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omer Shedd have?
Dr. Omer Shedd is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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