EverydayHealthLogo
JC

Dr. Joel Cutler, MD

Biddeford, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cutler, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Biddeford, ME?

    Dr. Joel Cutler, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Biddeford, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cutler completed his residency at Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cutler is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cutler’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cutler’s office at (207) 885-9905.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Cutler?

    Dr. Joel Cutler, 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. Cutler empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Biddeford/ME community, Dr. Cutler is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Cutler go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt

    Is Dr. Cutler board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Cutler, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cutler speak?

    Dr. Cutler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Cutler treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cutler 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. Cutler. 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 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:

    • Complete Heart Block
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    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:

    • 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:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Cutler perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cutler 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. Cutler. 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:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Pacemaker Battery Removal
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
    • Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
    • Pacemaker Box Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
    • 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Insertion of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead
    • Transvenous Electrode Placement
    • Pacemaker Lead Implant
    • Defibrillator Wire Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator

    Does Dr. Cutler accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cutler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 885-9905 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cutler accept in Biddeford, ME?

    Dr. Cutler in Biddeford, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Cutler's office located?

    Dr. Joel Cutler's Primary Practice

    1 Medical Center Dr

    Biddeford, ME 04005

    (207) 885-9905

    Get Directions

    Dr. Joel Cutler's Practice 2

    5 Bucknam Rd

    Falmouth, ME 04105

    Get Directions

    Dr. Joel Cutler's Practice 3

    93 Campus Ave

    Lewiston, ME 04240

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Cutler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cutler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821024753.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cutler?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cutler

    What is Dr. Joel Cutler's specialty?

    Dr. Cutler is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Biddeford, ME. 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. Cutler to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joel Cutler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cutler is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Joel Cutler accepting new patients in Biddeford, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Joel Cutler is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joel Cutler offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cutler's office at (207) 885-9905 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joel Cutler?

    Please contact Dr. Cutler's office at (207) 885-9905 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Cutler have?

    Dr. Joel Cutler is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

    Other Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist Near Biddeford, ME

    JL

    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Scarborough, ME
    AH

    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Scarborough, ME
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Portland, ME
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists