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Who is Dr. El-Shafei, Cardiologist in Rogers, AR?
Dr. Amr El-Shafei, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rogers, AR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El-Shafei graduated from Bani Swief Branch, University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at St Louis University School Of Med. Dr. El-Shafei is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Shafei’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Shafei’s office.
Where did Dr. El-Shafei go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis University School Of Med
Medical School: Bani Swief Branch, University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine | Bani Swief Branch, University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. El-Shafei speak?
Dr. El-Shafei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. El-Shafei treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. El-Shafei 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. El-Shafei. 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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. El-Shafei perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. El-Shafei 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. El-Shafei. 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:
- 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
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:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Major Vein Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Vena Cava Catheterization
- IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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:
- Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
- Intravascular Stent Insertion
- Transcatheter Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
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:
- 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:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Health Behavior Assessment
- Behavioral Health Evaluation
- Clinical Interview for Health
- Health-Focused Assessment
CPT Codes:
- 96156: Health behavior assessment, or re-assessment (ie, health-focused clinical interview, behavioral observations, clinical decision making)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. El-Shafei accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Shafei 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. El-Shafei accept in Rogers, AR?
Dr. El-Shafei in Rogers, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. El-Shafei's office located?
What is Dr. El-Shafei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Shafei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144399718.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Shafei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Shafei
What is Dr. Amr El-Shafei's specialty?
Dr. El-Shafei is a Cardiologist near Rogers, AR. 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. Contact Dr. El-Shafei to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amr El-Shafei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Shafei is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas 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
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Is Amr El-Shafei accepting new patients in Rogers, AR?
Yes, Dr. Amr El-Shafei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amr El-Shafei offer online booking?
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