38 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dweik, Cardiologist in Waltham, MA?
Dr. Rifat Dweik, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Waltham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dweik graduated from Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Roger Williams Medical Center Program. Dr. Dweik is fluent in English and Arabic, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dweik’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dweik’s office at (781) 894-1199.
Where did Dr. Dweik go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center Program
Medical School: Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Dweik board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rifat Dweik, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dweik speak?
Dr. Dweik and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Dweik treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Dweik 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. Dweik. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Which procedures does Dr. Dweik perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rifat Dweik 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. Dweik's office.
Does Dr. Dweik accept my insurance?
Dr. Dweik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 894-1199 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dweik accept in Waltham, MA?
Dr. Dweik in Waltham, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dweik's office located?
What is Dr. Dweik's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dweik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255361051.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dweik?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dweik
What is Dr. Rifat Dweik's specialty?
Dr. Dweik is a Cardiologist near Waltham, MA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Dweik to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rifat Dweik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dweik is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Rifat Dweik accepting new patients in Waltham, MA?
No, Dr. Rifat Dweik is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rifat Dweik offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dweik's office at (781) 894-1199 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rifat Dweik?
Please contact Dr. Dweik's office at (781) 894-1199 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rifat Dweik have?
Dr. Rifat Dweik is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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