Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Orakzai, Cardiologist in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Raza Orakzai, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gig Harbor, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Orakzai completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Orakzai is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orakzai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orakzai’s office at (253) 779-6200.
Where did Dr. Orakzai go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Is Dr. Orakzai board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Raza Orakzai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Orakzai speak?
Dr. Orakzai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Orakzai treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Orakzai 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. Orakzai. 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
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Calcification
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Calcified mitral valve ring
- Mitral annulus calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I3481: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Widening
- Dilated Thoracic Aorta
- Thoracic Aortic Dilation
- Enlarged Chest Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Orakzai perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raza Orakzai 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Orakzai's office.
Does Dr. Orakzai accept my insurance?
Dr. Orakzai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 779-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Orakzai accept in Gig Harbor, WA?
Dr. Orakzai in Gig Harbor, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Orakzai's office located?
Dr. Raza Orakzai's Primary Practice
11511 Canterwood Blvd
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
(253) 779-6200
What is Dr. Orakzai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Orakzai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083871180.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orakzai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Orakzai
What is Dr. Raza Orakzai's specialty?
Dr. Orakzai is a Cardiologist near Gig Harbor, WA. 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. Orakzai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raza Orakzai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Orakzai is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Raza Orakzai accepting new patients in Gig Harbor, WA?
Yes, Dr. Raza Orakzai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raza Orakzai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Orakzai's office at (253) 779-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raza Orakzai?
Please contact Dr. Orakzai's office at (253) 779-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raza Orakzai have?
Dr. Raza Orakzai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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