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Dr. John Sturdivant, MD

Myrtle Beach, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sturdivant, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. John Sturdivant, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Myrtle Beach, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sturdivant graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sturdivant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sturdivant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sturdivant’s office at (843) 497-7772.

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

    • Residency: Med Univ Sc Coll Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Sturdivant board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Sturdivant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sturdivant speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sturdivant treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Sturdivant 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. Sturdivant. 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
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    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:

    • Other Pacemaker Part Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Component Care
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Sturdivant perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    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

    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

    Does Dr. Sturdivant accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sturdivant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 497-7772 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sturdivant accept in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. Sturdivant in Myrtle Beach, SC 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)

    • Century Healthcare

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Sturdivant's office located?

    Dr. John Sturdivant's Primary Practice

    920 Doug White Dr Ste 510

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

    (843) 497-7772

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    Dr. John Sturdivant's Practice 2

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

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    Based on 1 reviews

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    90% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    80% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. John Sturdivant an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Sturdivant has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Sturdivant, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Sturdivant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700994662.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sturdivant?

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

    What is Dr. John Sturdivant's specialty?

    Dr. Sturdivant is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Myrtle Beach, SC. 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. Sturdivant to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Sturdivant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sturdivant is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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 John Sturdivant accepting new patients in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Sturdivant is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Sturdivant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sturdivant's office at (843) 497-7772 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Sturdivant?

    Please contact Dr. Sturdivant's office at (843) 497-7772 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Sturdivant have?

    Dr. John Sturdivant is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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