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Dr. Jamie Paranicas, MD

Allentown, PA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Paranicas, Cardiologist in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Jamie Paranicas, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paranicas completed her residency at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Paranicas is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paranicas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paranicas’s office at (610) 770-2200.

    Where did Dr. Paranicas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Internal Medicine | Albert Einstein Med Center

    Is Dr. Paranicas board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jamie Paranicas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Paranicas speak?

    Dr. Paranicas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Paranicas treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Paranicas 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. Paranicas. 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:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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 Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Which procedures does Dr. Paranicas perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jamie Paranicas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Paranicas' office.

    Does Dr. Paranicas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paranicas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 770-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paranicas accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Paranicas in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Paranicas' office located?

    Dr. Jamie Paranicas' Primary Practice

    1249 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 100

    Allentown, PA 18103

    (610) 770-2200

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    Dr. Jamie Paranicas' Practice 2

    858 Interchange Rd

    Lehighton, PA 18235

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    What is Dr. Paranicas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Paranicas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528173606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paranicas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paranicas

    What is Dr. Jamie Paranicas's specialty?

    Dr. Paranicas is a Cardiologist near Allentown, PA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Paranicas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jamie Paranicas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Paranicas is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jamie Paranicas accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Jamie Paranicas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jamie Paranicas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paranicas's office at (610) 770-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jamie Paranicas?

    Please contact Dr. Paranicas's office at (610) 770-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jamie Paranicas have?

    Dr. Jamie Paranicas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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