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Who is Dr. Amara, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Richard Amara, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Amara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amara’s office at (410) 328-1048.
What languages does Dr. Amara speak?
Dr. Amara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Amara treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Amara 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. Amara. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Complete Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
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 Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Amara perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Amara 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. Amara's office.
Does Dr. Amara accept my insurance?
Dr. Amara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-1048 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amara accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Amara in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Jai Medical Systems Healthchoice
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Amara's office located?
What is Dr. Amara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164840518.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amara
What is Dr. Richard Amara's specialty?
Dr. Amara is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Baltimore, 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. Amara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Amara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Amara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Maryland Medical Center. 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 Richard Amara accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Richard Amara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Amara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amara's office at (410) 328-1048 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Amara?
Please contact Dr. Amara's office at (410) 328-1048 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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