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Dr. Sasa Vukelic, MD
Metairie, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vukelic, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Sasa Vukelic, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vukelic is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vukelic’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vukelic’s office at (504) 503-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vukelic?
Dr. Sasa Vukelic, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vukelic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Metairie/LA community, Dr. Vukelic is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Vukelic speak?
Dr. Vukelic and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vukelic treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Vukelic 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. Vukelic. 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
- Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
- HFpEF
- Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- 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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular 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:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Chronic Constrictive Pericarditis
- Pericardial Disorder
- Constrictive Pericarditis
- Thickening of Heart Sac
ICD-10 Codes:
- I311: Chronic constrictive pericarditis
Which procedures does Dr. Vukelic perform as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sasa Vukelic 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. Vukelic's office.
Does Dr. Vukelic accept my insurance?
Dr. Vukelic accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 503-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vukelic accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Vukelic in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Corporate Services
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Vukelic's office located?
What is Dr. Vukelic's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vukelic's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073741229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vukelic?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vukelic
What is Dr. Sasa Vukelic's specialty?
Dr. Vukelic is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Metairie, LA. 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. Vukelic to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sasa Vukelic affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vukelic is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital 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 Sasa Vukelic accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Sasa Vukelic is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sasa Vukelic offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vukelic's office at (504) 503-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sasa Vukelic?
Please contact Dr. Vukelic's office at (504) 503-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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