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Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan, MD
Milwaukee, WI
Accepting patients
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. 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 as an 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 an 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
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- 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
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- 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
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Which procedures does Dr. Vijayakrishnan perform as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan 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. 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
BEST Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Network Health
State of Tennessee
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
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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
Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's Practice 2
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Dr. Rajakrishnan Vijayakrishnan's Practice 3
W180N8000 Town Hall Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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, ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Aspirus Wausau Hospital 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
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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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