Dr. Sasha Vukelic, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

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. Sasha Vukelic, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA. Dr. Vukelic is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vukelic’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vukelic’s office at (504) 503-4000.

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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vukelic?

Dr. Sasha 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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vukelic empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, and 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Vukelic typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Failure
Systolic Heart Failure
Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
Acute on Chronic 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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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 Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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Where is Dr. Vukelic's office located?

Dr. Sasha Vukelic's Primary Practice

4200 Houma Blvd

Metairie, LA 70006

(504) 503-4000

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What hospitals are Dr. Vukelic affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Vukelic has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

East Jefferson General Hospital,Metairie, LA

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What is Dr. Vukelic's NPI number?A 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. Sasha Vukelic's specialty?

Dr. Vukelic is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Metairie, LA.

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. Sasha 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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