Dr. Ajay Kadakkal, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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. He is board certified. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Kadakkal typically treat?

As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
End-Stage Heart Failure
Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
Chronic HFrEF
Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
Advanced heart failure
Terminal heart failure
Severe heart failure
Acute Decompensated HFrEF
Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

ICD-10 Codes:

I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
I5084: End stage heart failure
I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (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

ICD-10 Codes:

E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis

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:

Other Cardiomyopathies
Cardiomyopathy
Uncommon heart muscle diseases
Rare cardiomyopathy types

ICD-10 Codes:

I428: Other cardiomyopathies

What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Kadakkal typically perform?

As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Kadakkal may include:

Please contact Dr. Kadakkal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group

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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

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What hospitals are Dr. Kadakkal affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Kadakkal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 8 Procedures

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center,Annapolis, MD

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center,Clinton, MD

Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center,Olney, MD

Ranked Weight Loss Surgery

Medstar Union Memorial Hospital,Baltimore, MD

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Temple University Hospital,Philadelphia, PA

Ranked Mastectomy

What is Dr. Kadakkal's NPI number?A 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Dallas, TX.

What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

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.

Is Dr. Ajay Kadakkal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Kadakkal is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Temple University 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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