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Dr. Nikolas Krishna, MD
Marietta, GA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishna, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Nikolas Krishna, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Krishna is fluent in English, Croatian, French, German, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishna’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishna’s office at (540) 662-0306.
What languages does Dr. Krishna speak?
Dr. Krishna and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
French
German
Italian
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Krishna typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Krishna 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. Krishna. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Krishna typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Krishna performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Krishna. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Does Dr. Krishna accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishna accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 662-0306 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishna accept in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Krishna in Marietta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Krishna's office located?
Dr. Nikolas Krishna's Primary Practice
175 White St NW Ste 100
Marietta, GA 30060
(540) 662-0306
What is Dr. Krishna's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishna's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205132792.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishna?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishna
What is Dr. Nikolas Krishna's specialty?
Dr. Krishna is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Marietta, GA.
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 this Dr. Nikolas Krishna affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishna is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical 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
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Is Nikolas Krishna accepting new patients in Marietta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Nikolas Krishna is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikolas Krishna offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (540) 662-0306 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikolas Krishna?
Please contact Dr. Krishna's office at (540) 662-0306 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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