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Dr. Prakash Acharya, MD

Columbia, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Acharya, Interventional Cardiologist in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Prakash Acharya, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Acharya is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Acharya’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Acharya’s office at (573) 256-3010.

    What languages does Dr. Acharya speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Acharya treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Acharya 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. Acharya. 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:

    • 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:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Acharya perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Acharya 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. Acharya. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Does Dr. Acharya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Acharya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 256-3010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Acharya accept in Columbia, MO?

    Dr. Acharya in Columbia, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Missouri

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Acharya's office located?

    Dr. Prakash Acharya's Primary Practice

    1605 E Broadway Ste 300

    Columbia, MO 65201

    (573) 256-3010

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    Dr. Prakash Acharya's Practice 2

    404 Providence Rd

    Macon, MO 63552

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    Dr. Prakash Acharya's Practice 3

    16 Guion Pl

    New Rochelle, NY 10801

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

    Dr. Acharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912306895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Acharya?

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

    What is Dr. Prakash Acharya's specialty?

    Dr. Acharya is a Interventional Cardiologist near Columbia, MO. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Acharya to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Acharya is affiliated with University Hospital - MU Health Care, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Bronson Methodist Hospital 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 Interventional Cardiologist?

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    Is Prakash Acharya accepting new patients in Columbia, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Prakash Acharya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Acharya's office at (573) 256-3010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prakash Acharya?

    Please contact Dr. Acharya's office at (573) 256-3010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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