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Who is Dr. Kalra, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Towson, MD?
Dr. Vikas Kalra, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Towson, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kalra is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kalra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kalra’s office at (410) 427-2580.
What languages does Dr. Kalra speak?
Dr. Kalra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Kalra treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kalra 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. Kalra. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
What procedures does Dr. Kalra perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kalra 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. Kalra. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
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 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
Does Dr. Kalra accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 427-2580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kalra accept in Towson, MD?
Dr. Kalra in Towson, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kalra's office located?
What is Dr. Kalra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kalra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023270550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kalra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kalra
What is Dr. Vikas Kalra's specialty?
Dr. Kalra is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Towson, MD. 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. Kalra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vikas Kalra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kalra is affiliated with University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Greater Baltimore 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 Vikas Kalra accepting new patients in Towson, MD?
Yes, Dr. Vikas Kalra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vikas Kalra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kalra's office at (410) 427-2580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vikas Kalra?
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