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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tsao, Interventional Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Allison Tsao, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tsao is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tsao’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tsao’s office at (617) 732-5000.
What languages does Dr. Tsao speak?
Dr. Tsao and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tsao treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Tsao 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. Tsao. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Hole in the Heart (Atrial Septal Defect)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- PFO
- Open Foramen Ovale
- Hole in Heart (PFO)
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- ASD
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Hole between Upper Heart Chambers
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q2112: Patent foramen ovale
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q2110: Atrial septal defect, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
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
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Which procedures does Dr. Tsao perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Allison Tsao may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tsao's office.
Does Dr. Tsao accept my insurance?
Dr. Tsao accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 732-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tsao accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Tsao in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tsao's office located?
Dr. Allison Tsao's Primary Practice
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(617) 732-5000
What is Dr. Tsao's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tsao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689906372.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tsao?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tsao
What is Dr. Allison Tsao's specialty?
Dr. Tsao is a Interventional Cardiologist near Philadelphia, PA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Tsao to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Allison Tsao affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tsao is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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 Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is Allison Tsao accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Allison Tsao is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Allison Tsao offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office at (617) 732-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Allison Tsao?
Please contact Dr. Tsao's office at (617) 732-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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