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Who is Dr. Fahed, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Joe Fahed, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fahed graduated from University of St. Andrews School of Medicine and completed his residency at UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Fahed is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fahed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fahed’s office at (713) 791-1978.
Where did Dr. Fahed go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: University of St. Andrews School of Medicine
Is Dr. Fahed board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joe Fahed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fahed speak?
Dr. Fahed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Fahed treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Fahed 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. Fahed. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- R002: Palpitations
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:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
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 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
What procedures does Dr. Fahed perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Fahed 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. Fahed. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
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
Does Dr. Fahed accept my insurance?
Dr. Fahed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 791-1978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fahed accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Fahed in Houston, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fahed's office located?
What is Dr. Fahed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fahed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558527770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fahed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fahed
What is Dr. Joe Fahed's specialty?
Dr. Fahed is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Houston, TX. 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. Fahed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joe Fahed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fahed is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 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 Joe Fahed accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Joe Fahed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joe Fahed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fahed's office at (713) 791-1978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joe Fahed?
Please contact Dr. Fahed's office at (713) 791-1978 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joe Fahed have?
Dr. Joe Fahed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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