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Who is Dr. Eguia, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Luis Eguia, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in McAllen, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Eguia completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine. Dr. Eguia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eguia’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eguia’s office at (956) 362-8490.
Where did Dr. Eguia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Boliviana Mayor De San Andres- Fac De Cien- La Paz- Bolivia
Is Dr. Eguia board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Eguia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Eguia speak?
Dr. Eguia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Eguia treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Eguia 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. Eguia. 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
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Fast Heartbeat
- Complete Heart Block
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
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:
- 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:
- 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 Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
- Chronic AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
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. Eguia perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Eguia 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. Eguia. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
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:
- 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:
- 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
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
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
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:
- 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
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:
- 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. Eguia accept my insurance?
Dr. Eguia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 362-8490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eguia accept in McAllen, TX?
Dr. Eguia in McAllen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Eguia's office located?
What is Dr. Eguia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eguia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093706889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eguia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eguia
What is Dr. Luis Eguia's specialty?
Dr. Eguia is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near McAllen, TX. 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. Eguia to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Eguia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eguia is affiliated with DHR Health, DHR Health, Baylor St. Luke's 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 Luis Eguia accepting new patients in McAllen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Luis Eguia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Eguia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eguia's office at (956) 362-8490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Eguia?
Please contact Dr. Eguia's office at (956) 362-8490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Eguia have?
Dr. Luis Eguia is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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