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Dr. Alexander Asser, MD

Rockville, MD

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Asser, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Alexander Asser, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Asser graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine. Dr. Asser is fluent in English, Dutch, and Flemish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asser’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asser’s office at (301) 670-3000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Asser?

    Dr. Alexander Asser, 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. Asser empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Defibrillators, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Rockville/MD community, Dr. Asser is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Asser go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Asser board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Asser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Asser speak?

    Dr. Asser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Dutch

    • English

    • Flemish

    What conditions does Dr. Asser treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Asser 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. Asser. 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
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • SVT
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Asser perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Asser 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. Asser. 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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
    • Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system

    Does Dr. Asser accept my insurance?

    Dr. Asser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 670-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Asser accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Asser in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Asser's office located?

    Dr. Alexander Asser's Primary Practice

    15225 Shady Grove Rd Ste 201

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 670-3000

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    Dr. Alexander Asser's Practice 2

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Alexander Asser's Practice 3

    19801 Observation Dr

    Germantown, MD 20876

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    Based on 2 reviews

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    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Alexander Asser an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Asser has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Asser, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Asser's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Asser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861656670.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asser?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asser

    What is Dr. Alexander Asser's specialty?

    Dr. Asser is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Rockville, 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. Asser to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alexander Asser affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Asser is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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 Alexander Asser accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Alexander Asser is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alexander Asser offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Asser's office at (301) 670-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alexander Asser?

    Please contact Dr. Asser's office at (301) 670-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Asser have?

    Dr. Alexander Asser is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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