Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Byrd, Cardiologist in Nashville, TN?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Byrd?
Dr. Benjamin Byrd, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Byrd empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Heart Valve Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Nashville, TN community, Dr. Byrd is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Byrd go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harvard University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Byrd board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Byrd, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Byrd speak?
Dr. Byrd and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Kannada
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Byrd typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Byrd typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Byrd 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
Please contact Dr. Byrd's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Byrd accept my insurance?
Dr. Byrd accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Byrd accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Byrd in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Byrd's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Byrd affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Byrd has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Byrd's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Byrd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912099342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Byrd?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Byrd