Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hesselson, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Aaron Hesselson, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hesselson graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Duke University Med Center. Dr. Hesselson is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hesselson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hesselson’s office at (859) 323-0295.
Where did Dr. Hesselson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke University Med Center | Ohio State University/Mt Carmel Hospital Program
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Hesselson speak?
Dr. Hesselson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Hesselson treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hesselson 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. Hesselson. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
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:
- 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
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
What procedures does Dr. Hesselson perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Hesselson 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. Hesselson. 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
- Pacemaker generator exchange
- Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
- Pacemaker device replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
- 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Hesselson accept my insurance?
Dr. Hesselson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-0295 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hesselson accept in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Hesselson in Ashland, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hesselson's office located?
Dr. Aaron Hesselson's Primary Practice
613 23rd St Ste 230
Ashland, KY 41101
(859) 323-0295
Dr. Aaron Hesselson's Practice 2
Uk Division of Cardiology Gill Heart Institute
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-0295
What is Dr. Hesselson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hesselson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053344945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hesselson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hesselson
What is Dr. Aaron Hesselson's specialty?
Dr. Hesselson is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Ashland, KY. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Hesselson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aaron Hesselson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hesselson is affiliated with UK King's Daughters Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin, St. Mary's Medical Center - Huntington, WV, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Baptist Health Richmond 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
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Is Aaron Hesselson accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?
Yes, Dr. Aaron Hesselson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aaron Hesselson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hesselson's office at (859) 323-0295 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aaron Hesselson?
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