Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olex, Cardiologist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Stephen Olex, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Olex is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Olex’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Olex’s office.
What languages does Dr. Olex speak?
Dr. Olex and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Olex treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Olex 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. Olex. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Other Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Unspecified Heart Condition
- Atypical Heart Problem
- Rare Heart Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Swelling
- Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Bloating
ICD-10 Codes:
- R609: Edema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Olex perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Olex may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Olex's office.
Does Dr. Olex accept my insurance?
Dr. Olex accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Olex accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Olex in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Employers Health Options
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Olex's office located?
Dr. Stephen Olex's Practice 3
789 E Lancaster Ave Ste 110
Villanova, PA 19085
(215) 503-9070
What is Dr. Olex's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olex's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013114461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olex?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olex
What is Dr. Stephen Olex's specialty?
Dr. Olex 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. Olex to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Olex affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Olex 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
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Is Stephen Olex accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Olex is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Olex offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Olex's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Olex?
Please contact Dr. Olex's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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