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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Varkey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varkey’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Varkey typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- 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
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Varkey typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Varkey 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Pacemaker Battery Removal
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
- Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
- Pacemaker Box Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
- 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only
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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
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 Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Santosh Varkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Varkey is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center, Augusta University Medical Center 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
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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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