40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Berns, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Ellison Berns, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Berns graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Berns is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Berns’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Berns’s office at (860) 714-7977.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Berns?
Dr. Ellison Berns, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Berns empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Electrophysiologic Testing, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hartford/CT community, Dr. Berns is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Berns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine | Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Berns speak?
Dr. Berns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Berns treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Berns 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. Berns. 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:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Which procedures does Dr. Berns perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ellison Berns 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. Berns' office.
Does Dr. Berns accept my insurance?
Dr. Berns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 714-7977 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Berns accept in Hartford, CT?
Dr. Berns in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Berns' office located?
Dr. Ellison Berns' Primary Practice
1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3206
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 714-7977
What is Dr. Berns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Berns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225074412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Berns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Berns
What is Dr. Ellison Berns's specialty?
Dr. Berns is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Hartford, CT. 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. Berns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ellison Berns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Berns is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Hartford, CT 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 Ellison Berns accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Ellison Berns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ellison Berns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Berns's office at (860) 714-7977 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ellison Berns?
Please contact Dr. Berns's office at (860) 714-7977 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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