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Dr. Peter Vlismas, MD

Hartford, CT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vlismas, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Peter Vlismas, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vlismas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vlismas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vlismas’s office at (847) 259-3232.

    What languages does Dr. Vlismas speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Vlismas treat?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Vlismas 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. Vlismas. 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:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
    • Amyloidosis
    • Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
    • Localized Amyloidosis
    • Amyloid Deposit in Organ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Assist Device
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

    Also known as:

    • Cardiac and Vascular Implant
    • Heart Device
    • Blood Vessel Graft
    • Cardiovascular Implant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z959: Presence of cardiac and vascular implant and graft, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Vlismas perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Peter Vlismas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vlismas' office.

    Does Dr. Vlismas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vlismas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 259-3232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vlismas accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Vlismas in Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vlismas' office located?

    Dr. Peter Vlismas' Primary Practice

    85 Seymour St

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (847) 259-3232

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    Dr. Peter Vlismas' Practice 2

    2800 Main St

    Bridgeport, CT 06606

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    Dr. Peter Vlismas' Practice 3

    111 E 210th St

    Bronx, NY 10467

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

    Dr. Vlismas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720491384.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vlismas?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Vlismas's specialty?

    Dr. Vlismas is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Hartford, CT. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Vlismas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Vlismas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vlismas is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Midstate 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

    Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

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    Is Peter Vlismas accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Vlismas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Vlismas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vlismas's office at (847) 259-3232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Vlismas?

    Please contact Dr. Vlismas's office at (847) 259-3232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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