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46 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Plumb, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Vance Plumb, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 46 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Plumb graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Plumb is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Plumb’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plumb’s office at (205) 731-2050.
Where did Dr. Plumb go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Plumb board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Vance Plumb, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Plumb speak?
Dr. Plumb and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Plumb treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Plumb 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. Plumb. 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
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Long-term Heart Disease
- Ongoing Heart Ischemia
- Chronic Coronary Artery Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Plumb perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vance Plumb 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Plumb's office.
Does Dr. Plumb accept my insurance?
Dr. Plumb accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 731-2050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Plumb accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Plumb in Birmingham, AL 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 and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Plumb's office located?
What is Dr. Plumb's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Plumb's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376578195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plumb?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Plumb
What is Dr. Vance Plumb's specialty?
Dr. Plumb is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Plumb to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vance Plumb affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Plumb is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Vance Plumb accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Vance Plumb is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vance Plumb offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Plumb's office at (205) 731-2050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vance Plumb?
Please contact Dr. Plumb's office at (205) 731-2050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vance Plumb have?
Dr. Vance Plumb is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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