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Who is Dr. Kadakkal, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Ajay Kadakkal, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kadakkal graduated from University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Kadakkal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kadakkal’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kadakkal’s office at (202) 877-4698.
Where did Dr. Kadakkal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Virginia | University of Virginia Medical School
Is Dr. Kadakkal board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Kadakkal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kadakkal speak?
Dr. Kadakkal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kadakkal treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Kadakkal 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. Kadakkal. 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
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Sarcoid Myocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis of the Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8685: Sarcoid myocarditis
Also known as:
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
- Amyloid Disease
- Protein Deposit Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
- E859: Amyloidosis, unspecified
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:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy Caused by Other Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Secondary Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Other Illness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I43: Cardiomyopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Kadakkal perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ajay Kadakkal 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. Kadakkal's office.
Does Dr. Kadakkal accept my insurance?
Dr. Kadakkal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-4698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kadakkal accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Kadakkal in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kadakkal's office located?
Dr. Ajay Kadakkal's Primary Practice
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
(202) 877-4698
What is Dr. Kadakkal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kadakkal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669614913.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kadakkal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kadakkal
What is Dr. Ajay Kadakkal's specialty?
Dr. Kadakkal is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Dallas, TX. 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. Kadakkal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ajay Kadakkal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kadakkal is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital 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 Ajay Kadakkal accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Kadakkal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Kadakkal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kadakkal's office at (202) 877-4698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Kadakkal?
Please contact Dr. Kadakkal's office at (202) 877-4698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Kadakkal have?
Dr. Ajay Kadakkal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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