Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chough, Cardiologist in Latrobe, PA?
Where did Dr. Chough go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Shadyside Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine | PCOM/UPMC Shadyside Hospital Program
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
What languages does Dr. Chough speak?
Dr. Chough and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Korean
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Chough typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Chough 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. Chough. 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.
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Chough typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Simon Chough 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
Please contact Dr. Chough's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chough accept my insurance?
Dr. Chough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 664-4124 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chough accept in Latrobe, PA?
Dr. Chough in Latrobe, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Chough's office located?
Dr. Simon Chough's Primary Practice
100 Excela Health Dr Ste 203
Latrobe, PA 15650
(412) 664-4124
What hospitals are Dr. Chough affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chough has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chough's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972575769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chough?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chough