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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lea, Cardiologist in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Brian Lea, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Paducah, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lea’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lea’s office.
Is Dr. Lea board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Brian Lea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lea speak?
Dr. Lea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lea treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lea 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. Lea. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Lea perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Brian Lea 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. Lea's office.
Does Dr. Lea accept my insurance?
Dr. Lea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lea accept in Paducah, KY?
Dr. Lea in Paducah, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lea's office located?
What is Dr. Lea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962665364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lea
What is Dr. Brian Lea's specialty?
Dr. Lea is a Cardiologist near Paducah, KY. 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. Lea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brian Lea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lea is affiliated with Baptist Health Paducah which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Brian Lea accepting new patients in Paducah, KY?
Yes, Dr. Brian Lea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brian Lea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lea's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brian Lea?
Please contact Dr. Lea's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Lea have?
Dr. Brian Lea is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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