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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 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Akula typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Akula typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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
Cigna Group
Clover Health Holdings
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Akula's office located?
Dr. Devender Akula's Primary Practice
2500 English Creek Ave Ste 250 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.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
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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