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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hounshell, Cardiologist in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Troy Hounshell, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in West Des Moines, IA. He is board certified. Dr. Hounshell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hounshell’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hounshell’s office at (515) 633-3600.
What languages does Dr. Hounshell speak?
Dr. Hounshell and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hounshell treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Hounshell 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. Hounshell. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
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:
- 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:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hounshell perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Troy Hounshell 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. Hounshell's office.
Does Dr. Hounshell accept my insurance?
Dr. Hounshell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 633-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hounshell accept in West Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Hounshell in West Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Associates Health Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Hounshell's office located?
Dr. Troy Hounshell's Primary Practice
5880 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-3600
What is Dr. Hounshell's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hounshell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730387473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hounshell?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hounshell
What is Dr. Troy Hounshell's specialty?
Dr. Hounshell is a Cardiologist near West Des Moines, IA. 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. Hounshell to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Troy Hounshell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hounshell is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 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 Troy Hounshell accepting new patients in West Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Troy Hounshell is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Troy Hounshell offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hounshell's office at (515) 633-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Troy Hounshell?
Please contact Dr. Hounshell's office at (515) 633-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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