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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avelar, Cardiologist in Athens, GA?
Dr. Erick Avelar, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Avelar completed his residency at Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Good Samaritan Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Avelar is fluent in English, Arabic, French, German, and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avelar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avelar’s office at (706) 389-3440.
Where did Dr. Avelar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Good Samaritan Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Fed De Pernambuco | Universidade Federal De Pernambuco
Is Dr. Avelar board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Erick Avelar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Avelar speak?
Dr. Avelar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
German
Portuguese
What conditions does Dr. Avelar treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Avelar 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. Avelar. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, 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
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Other Abnormal Heart Test Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Heart Disease
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Findings
- Heart Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
- R9439: Abnormal result of other cardiovascular function study
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
Which procedures does Dr. Avelar perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Erick Avelar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Avelar's office.
Does Dr. Avelar accept my insurance?
Dr. Avelar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 389-3440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avelar accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Avelar in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Avelar's office located?
Dr. Erick Avelar's Primary Practice
2470 Daniells Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 389-3440
What is Dr. Avelar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avelar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699707125.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avelar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avelar
What is Dr. Erick Avelar's specialty?
Dr. Avelar is a Cardiologist near Athens, GA. 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. Avelar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erick Avelar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avelar is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Erick Avelar accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Erick Avelar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erick Avelar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office at (706) 389-3440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erick Avelar?
Please contact Dr. Avelar's office at (706) 389-3440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erick Avelar have?
Dr. Erick Avelar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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