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Who is Dr. Altman, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Erik Altman, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Garden City, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Altman completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. He is a member of the North Shore-LIJ Medical Group. Dr. Altman is fluent in English and Hebrew, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Altman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Altman’s office at (516) 877-2626.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Altman?
Dr. Erik Altman, 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. Altman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Telemedicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Garden City/NY community, Dr. Altman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Altman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Is Dr. Altman board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Erik Altman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Altman speak?
Dr. Altman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
What conditions does Dr. Altman treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Altman 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. Altman. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Second-Degree AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does Dr. Altman perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Altman 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. Altman. 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:
- 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Altman accept my insurance?
Dr. Altman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 877-2626 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altman accept in Garden City, NY?
Dr. Altman in Garden City, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Altman's office located?
Dr. Erik Altman's Primary Practice
1401 Franklin Ave
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 877-2626
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
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What is Dr. Altman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740440866.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altman
What is Dr. Erik Altman's specialty?
Dr. Altman is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Garden City, NY. 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. Altman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erik Altman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Altman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Erik Altman accepting new patients in Garden City, NY?
Yes, Dr. Erik Altman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Altman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Altman's office at (516) 877-2626 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Altman?
Please contact Dr. Altman's office at (516) 877-2626 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erik Altman have?
Dr. Erik Altman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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