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Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco, MD
Hattiesburg, MS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alcivar Franco, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS. Dr. Alcivar Franco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alcivar Franco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alcivar Franco’s office at (601) 268-5800.
What languages does Dr. Alcivar Franco speak?
Dr. Alcivar Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alcivar Franco treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Alcivar Franco 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. Alcivar Franco. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does Dr. Alcivar Franco perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Alcivar Franco 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. Alcivar Franco. 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:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Alcivar Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Alcivar Franco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 268-5800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alcivar Franco accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Alcivar Franco in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Triple-S
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alcivar Franco's office located?
Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco's Primary Practice
415 S 28th Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 268-5800
What is Dr. Alcivar Franco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alcivar Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669760021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alcivar Franco?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alcivar Franco
What is Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco's specialty?
Dr. Alcivar Franco is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Hattiesburg, MS. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Alcivar Franco to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alcivar Franco is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, University of Mississippi 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 Diego Alcivar Franco accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Diego Alcivar Franco offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alcivar Franco's office at (601) 268-5800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Diego Alcivar Franco?
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