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Who is Dr. Forrester, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. James Forrester, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Wilmington, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Forrester completed his residency at Carolina Med Ctr. Dr. Forrester is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forrester’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forrester’s office.
Where did Dr. Forrester go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Carolina Med Ctr
What languages does Dr. Forrester speak?
Dr. Forrester and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Forrester treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Forrester 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. Forrester. 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
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does Dr. Forrester perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Forrester 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. Forrester. 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
Does Dr. Forrester accept my insurance?
Dr. Forrester 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. Forrester accept in Wilmington, NC?
Dr. Forrester in Wilmington, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Forrester's office located?
Dr. James Forrester's Practice 2
584 Hospital Dr NE Unit E
Bolivia, NC 28422
(910) 754-5453
What is Dr. Forrester's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forrester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154439149.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forrester?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forrester
What is Dr. James Forrester's specialty?
Dr. Forrester is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Wilmington, NC. 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. Forrester to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Forrester affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Forrester is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Forrester accepting new patients in Wilmington, NC?
Yes, Dr. James Forrester is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Forrester offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forrester's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Forrester?
Please contact Dr. Forrester's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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