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Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho, MD
Boston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho’s office at (305) 243-9741.
What languages does Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho speak?
Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho 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. Costa Fernandes Filho. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho 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. Costa Fernandes Filho. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Does Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho accept my insurance?
Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-9741 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho's office located?
Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho's Primary Practice
960 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118
(305) 243-9741
What is Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194106369.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho
What is Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho's specialty?
Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Boston, MA.
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. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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
When to see a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho's office at (305) 243-9741 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gilson Costa Fernandes Filho?
Please contact Dr. Costa Fernandes Filho's office at (305) 243-9741 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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