23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poku, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Macon, GA?
Dr. Joseph Poku, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Macon, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Poku graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Poku is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poku’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poku’s office.
Where did Dr. Poku go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Duke Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Poku board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Poku, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Poku speak?
Dr. Poku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Poku treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Poku 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. Poku. 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
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I484: Atypical atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
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:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Poku perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Poku 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. Poku's office.
Does Dr. Poku accept my insurance?
Dr. Poku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poku accept in Macon, GA?
Dr. Poku in Macon, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Eon Health
Express Scripts
Family Health Network
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Poku's office located?
What is Dr. Poku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902980527.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poku
What is Dr. Joseph Poku's specialty?
Dr. Poku is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Macon, GA. 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. Poku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Poku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poku is affiliated with Atrium Health Navicent, Piedmont Atlanta 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
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Is Joseph Poku accepting new patients in Macon, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Poku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Poku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poku's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Poku?
Please contact Dr. Poku's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Poku have?
Dr. Joseph Poku is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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