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Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD

Milwaukee, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vijayakrishnan, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vijayakrishnan is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vijayakrishnan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vijayakrishnan’s office at (414) 805-6000.

    Is Dr. Vijayakrishnan board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vijayakrishnan speak?

    Dr. Vijayakrishnan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Vijayakrishnan treat?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Vijayakrishnan 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. Vijayakrishnan. 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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • End-Stage Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5084: End stage heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    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:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Vijayakrishnan perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vijayakrishnan's office.

    Does Dr. Vijayakrishnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vijayakrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vijayakrishnan accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Vijayakrishnan in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • iCare

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Vijayakrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-6000

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    Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's Practice 3

    W180N8000 Town Hall Rd

    Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

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    What is Dr. Vijayakrishnan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vijayakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871742502.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vijayakrishnan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vijayakrishnan

    What is Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's specialty?

    Dr. Vijayakrishnan is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Milwaukee, WI. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Vijayakrishnan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vijayakrishnan is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital, Summit Healthcare Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

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    Is Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vijayakrishnan's office at (414) 805-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan?

    Please contact Dr. Vijayakrishnan's office at (414) 805-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan have?

    Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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