Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wertz, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Erie, PA?
What languages does Dr. Wertz speak?
Dr. Wertz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Wertz typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Wertz 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. Wertz. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Wertz typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Wertz 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. Wertz. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Wertz accept my insurance?
Dr. Wertz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 877-8725 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wertz accept in Erie, PA?
Dr. Wertz in Erie, PA 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independent Health Association
Kaiser Permanente
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Wertz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Wertz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Wertz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Wertz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225263577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wertz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wertz