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Who is Dr. Akula, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
Dr. Devender Akula, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Egg Harbor Township, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Akula graduated from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Akula is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akula’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akula’s office.
Where did Dr. Akula go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Cardiovascular Diseases; Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, Internal Medicine | UMDNJ
Medical School: Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India | Osmania Medical College
Is Dr. Akula board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Devender Akula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akula speak?
Dr. Akula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Akula treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akula 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. Akula. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Akula perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akula 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. Akula. 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:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
- Pacemaker generator exchange
- Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
- Pacemaker device replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
- 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
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:
- 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 Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- S-ICD System Insertion
- Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
- Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed
Also known as:
- Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
- Heart Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system
Does Dr. Akula accept my insurance?
Dr. Akula 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. Akula accept in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
Dr. Akula in Egg Harbor Township, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Akula's office located?
Dr. Devender Akula's Primary Practice
2500 English Creek Ave Ste 211 Bldg 200
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
What is Dr. Akula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285613133.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akula
What is Dr. Devender Akula's specialty?
Dr. Akula is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Egg Harbor Township, NJ. 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. Akula to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Devender Akula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Akula is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Virtua Willingboro Hospital. 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 Devender Akula accepting new patients in Egg Harbor Township, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Devender Akula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Devender Akula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akula's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Devender Akula?
Please contact Dr. Akula's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Devender Akula have?
Dr. Devender Akula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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