20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al Chekakie, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Merriam, KS?
Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Merriam, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Al Chekakie completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Dr. Al Chekakie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al Chekakie’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al Chekakie’s office at (913) 632-9400.
Where did Dr. Al Chekakie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Chicago
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Medical School: Aleppo University, Syria
What languages does Dr. Al Chekakie speak?
Dr. Al Chekakie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Al Chekakie treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Al Chekakie 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. Al Chekakie. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Which procedures does Dr. Al Chekakie perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie 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. Al Chekakie's office.
Does Dr. Al Chekakie accept my insurance?
Dr. Al Chekakie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 632-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al Chekakie accept in Merriam, KS?
Dr. Al Chekakie in Merriam, KS 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 and Blue Shield of Kansas
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Kansas
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Where is Dr. Al Chekakie's office located?
Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie's Primary Practice
9301 W 74th St Ste 100
Merriam, KS 66204
(913) 632-9400
What is Dr. Al Chekakie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al Chekakie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982853610.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al Chekakie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al Chekakie
What is Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie's specialty?
Dr. Al Chekakie is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Merriam, KS. 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. Al Chekakie to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al Chekakie is affiliated with Adventhealth Shawnee Mission 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 M Obadah Al Chekakie accepting new patients in Merriam, KS?
Yes, Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. M Obadah Al Chekakie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al Chekakie's office at (913) 632-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with M Obadah Al Chekakie?
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