Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Varkey, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Santosh Varkey, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Varkey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varkey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varkey’s office at (706) 724-3473.
Is Dr. Varkey board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Santosh Varkey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Varkey speak?
Dr. Varkey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Varkey treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Varkey 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. Varkey. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Varkey perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Santosh Varkey 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. Varkey's office.
Does Dr. Varkey accept my insurance?
Dr. Varkey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 724-3473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varkey accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Varkey in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varkey's office located?
Dr. Santosh Varkey's Primary Practice
818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 311
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-3473
What is Dr. Varkey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407011802.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varkey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varkey
What is Dr. Santosh Varkey's specialty?
Dr. Varkey is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Augusta, GA. 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. Varkey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Santosh Varkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varkey is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Santosh Varkey accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Santosh Varkey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santosh Varkey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varkey's office at (706) 724-3473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santosh Varkey?
Please contact Dr. Varkey's office at (706) 724-3473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Santosh Varkey have?
Dr. Santosh Varkey is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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