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Dr. Adam Niku, MD

San Luis Obispo, CA

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    Who is Dr. Niku, Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Adam Niku, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Niku is fluent in English and Persian, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niku’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niku’s office at (805) 440-5835.

    What languages does Dr. Niku speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Niku treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Niku 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. Niku. 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
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Niku perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Adam Niku may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Niku's office.

    Does Dr. Niku accept my insurance?

    Dr. Niku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 440-5835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Niku accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    Dr. Niku in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Coastal

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Heritage Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Niku's office located?

    Dr. Adam Niku's Primary Practice

    1941 Johnson Ave Ste 101

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    (805) 440-5835

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    Dr. Adam Niku's Practice 2

    6410 Fannin St Ste 600

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Niku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760837447.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niku?

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

    What is Dr. Adam Niku's specialty?

    Dr. Niku is a Cardiologist near San Luis Obispo, CA. 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. Niku to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Adam Niku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Niku is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Adam Niku accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?

    No, Dr. Adam Niku is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Adam Niku offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Niku's office at (805) 440-5835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Adam Niku?

    Please contact Dr. Niku's office at (805) 440-5835 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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