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Who is Dr. Birks, Cardiologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Emma Birks, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY. Dr. Birks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birks’s office at (859) 323-0295.
What languages does Dr. Birks speak?
Dr. Birks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Birks typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Birks 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. Birks. 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 Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Birks typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Emma Birks 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. Birks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Birks accept my insurance?
Dr. Birks 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. Birks accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Birks in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Birks' office located?
What is Dr. Birks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962730499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birks
What is Dr. Emma Birks's specialty?
Dr. Birks is a Cardiologist near Lexington, KY.
What does a Cardiologist do?
An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.
Is this Dr. Emma Birks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birks is affiliated with Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Hardin, The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Baptist Health Lexington, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center 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
When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Emma Birks accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Emma Birks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emma Birks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birks's office at (859) 323-0295 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emma Birks?
Please contact Dr. Birks's office at (859) 323-0295 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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