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Dr. William Kostis, PHD, MD

New Brunswick, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kostis, Internist in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. William Kostis, PHD, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kostis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kostis’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kostis’s office at (732) 235-6561.

    Is Dr. Kostis board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. William Kostis, PHD, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kostis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kostis treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kostis 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. Kostis. 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:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Long QT Syndrome
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
    • Romano-Ward syndrome
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • LQTS
    • Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
    • Romano-Ward Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4581: Long QT syndrome

    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

    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:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Elective Procedures
    • Unspecified Non-Medical Procedure
    • General Elective Services
    • Other Optional Procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z419: Encounter for procedure for purposes other than remedying health state, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Left Bundle Branch Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • LBBB
    • Heart conduction delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Kostis perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Kostis 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. Kostis. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Kostis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kostis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 235-6561 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kostis accept in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Dr. Kostis in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kostis' office located?

    Dr. William Kostis' Primary Practice

    125 Paterson St # 5200

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (732) 235-6561

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    Dr. William Kostis' Practice 2

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl

    New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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

    Dr. Kostis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922203439.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kostis?

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

    What is Dr. William Kostis's specialty?

    Dr. Kostis is a Internist near New Brunswick, NJ.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Kostis to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Kostis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kostis is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center, Community Medical Center - Toms River, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 William Kostis accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. William Kostis is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Kostis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kostis's office at (732) 235-6561 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Kostis?

    Please contact Dr. Kostis's office at (732) 235-6561 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Kostis have?

    Dr. William Kostis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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