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Dr. Samy Elayi, MD

Lexington, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elayi, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Samy Elayi, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elayi graduated from FacultÈ de MÈdecine Paris-Ouest. Dr. Elayi is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elayi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elayi’s office at (859) 276-4429.

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

    • Medical School: FacultÈ de MÈdecine Paris-Ouest

    What languages does Dr. Elayi speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Elayi treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Elayi 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. Elayi. 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
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • 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 Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does Dr. Elayi perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Elayi 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. Elayi. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Continuous Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
    • Oximetry Test
    • Blood Oxygen Level Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)

    Does Dr. Elayi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elayi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 276-4429 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elayi accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Elayi in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Elayi's office located?

    Dr. Samy Elayi's Primary Practice

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd

    Lexington, KY 40504

    (859) 276-4429

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    Dr. Samy Elayi's Practice 2

    800 Rose St Ste G100

    Lexington, KY 40536

    (859) 323-0295

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

    Dr. Elayi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760698609.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elayi?

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

    What is Dr. Samy Elayi's specialty?

    Dr. Elayi is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Lexington, KY. 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. Elayi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Samy Elayi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elayi is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Saint Joseph East, Saint Joseph London, Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Lexington 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 Samy Elayi accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Samy Elayi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samy Elayi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elayi's office at (859) 276-4429 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Samy Elayi?

    Please contact Dr. Elayi's office at (859) 276-4429 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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