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Dr. Walter Mazzei, MD

Columbia, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mazzei, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Columbia, SC?

    Dr. Walter Mazzei, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Columbia, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mazzei graduated from Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Mazzei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mazzei’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mazzei’s office at (803) 256-6511.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mazzei?

    Dr. Walter Mazzei, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mazzei empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbia/SC community, Dr. Mazzei is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Mazzei go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mazzei board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Mazzei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mazzei speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mazzei treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Mazzei 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. Mazzei. 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
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Fast Ventricular Rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Congestive heart failure
    • Cardiac insufficiency
    • Weak heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5089: Other heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Mazzei perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Mazzei 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. Mazzei. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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)

    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:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Does Dr. Mazzei accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mazzei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 256-6511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mazzei accept in Columbia, SC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mazzei's office located?

    Dr. Walter Mazzei's Primary Practice

    8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 300

    Columbia, SC 29203

    (803) 256-6511

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    Dr. Walter Mazzei's Practice 2

    1017 Professional Ct

    Manning, SC 29102

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    Dr. Walter Mazzei's Practice 3

    100 N Sumter St Ste 202

    Sumter, SC 29150

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

    Dr. Mazzei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083948285.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mazzei?

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

    What is Dr. Walter Mazzei's specialty?

    Dr. Mazzei is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Columbia, SC. 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. Mazzei to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Walter Mazzei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mazzei is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Walter Mazzei accepting new patients in Columbia, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Walter Mazzei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walter Mazzei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mazzei's office at (803) 256-6511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walter Mazzei?

    Please contact Dr. Mazzei's office at (803) 256-6511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Walter Mazzei have?

    Dr. Walter Mazzei is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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