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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Armour, Interventional Cardiologist in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Alexander Armour, DO is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Armour is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Armour’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Armour’s office at (325) 793-3100.
What languages does Dr. Armour speak?
Dr. Armour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Armour typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Armour 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. Armour. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Armour typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Armour 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. Armour. 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.
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Also known as:
- Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
- Intravascular Stent Insertion
- Transcatheter Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
CPT Codes:
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Does Dr. Armour accept my insurance?
Dr. Armour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (325) 793-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Armour accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Armour in Amarillo, TX 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)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Armour's office located?
Dr. Alexander Armour's Primary Practice
6200 W Interstate 40
Amarillo, TX 79106
(325) 793-3100
What is Dr. Armour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Armour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417113945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Armour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Armour
What is Dr. Alexander Armour's specialty?
Dr. Armour is a Interventional Cardiologist near Amarillo, TX.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Alexander Armour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Armour is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital, Plains Regional 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 Alexander Armour accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Armour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Armour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Armour's office at (325) 793-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Armour?
Please contact Dr. Armour's office at (325) 793-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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