Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saxon, Interventional Cardiologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. John Saxon, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saxon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saxon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saxon’s office at (816) 931-1883.
Is Dr. Saxon board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. John Saxon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Saxon speak?
Dr. Saxon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Saxon treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Saxon 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. Saxon. 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
- Fast Heartbeat
- Long QT Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
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:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Congenital Heart Defects
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
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
Which procedures does Dr. Saxon perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Saxon may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saxon's office.
Does Dr. Saxon accept my insurance?
Dr. Saxon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 931-1883 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saxon accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Saxon in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Saxon's office located?
What is Dr. Saxon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saxon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790948271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saxon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saxon
What is Dr. John Saxon's specialty?
Dr. Saxon is a Interventional Cardiologist near Charlottesville, VA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Saxon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Saxon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saxon is affiliated with Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Uva University Hospital 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 Interventional Cardiologist?
Explore Interventional Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is John Saxon accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. John Saxon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Saxon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saxon's office at (816) 931-1883 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Saxon?
Please contact Dr. Saxon's office at (816) 931-1883 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Saxon have?
Dr. John Saxon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Interventional Cardiologist Near Charlottesville, VA
JS
Interventional Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Julia Stehli, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. She is board certified.
Charlottesville, VA
KS
Interventional Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Kajal Shah, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Charlottesville, VA
Interventional Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Ragosta, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Charlottesville, VA