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Dr. Atul Prakash, MD

Clifton, NJ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Prakash, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Atul Prakash, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Clifton, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Prakash is fluent in English, Hindi, Polish, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prakash’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prakash’s office at (973) 972-9000.

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

    • Medical School: Sn Med Coll, Agra University, Agra, Up, India | Sn Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Prakash speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Polish

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Prakash treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash. 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
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I484: Atypical atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does Dr. Prakash perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash. 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
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Pacemaker Pocket Relocation
    • Pacemaker Revision
    • Pacemaker Site Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Pocket Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33222: Relocation of skin pocket for pacemaker

    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:

    • 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:

    • Relocation of Implantable Defibrillator
    • Defibrillator Pocket Revision
    • ICD Relocation Surgery
    • Move Defibrillator Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33223: Relocation of skin pocket for implantable defibrillator

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Venipuncture
    • IV Insertion
    • Intravenous Access
    • Catheter Placement Vein

    CPT Codes:

    • 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein

    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. Prakash accept my insurance?

    Dr. Prakash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Prakash accept in Clifton, NJ?

    Dr. Prakash in Clifton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Keenan and Associates

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Prakash's office located?

    Dr. Atul Prakash's Primary Practice

    905 Allwood Rd Ste 103

    Clifton, NJ 07012

    (973) 972-9000

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    Dr. Atul Prakash's Practice 2

    140 Bergen St Ste F

    Newark, NJ 07103

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

    Dr. Prakash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427085109.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prakash?

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

    What is Dr. Atul Prakash's specialty?

    Dr. Prakash is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Clifton, NJ. 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. Prakash to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Atul Prakash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Prakash is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, The Valley Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Atul Prakash accepting new patients in Clifton, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Atul Prakash is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Atul Prakash offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (973) 972-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Atul Prakash?

    Please contact Dr. Prakash's office at (973) 972-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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