Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gaytan, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Carthage, MO?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Carthage, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gaytan graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Gaytan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gaytan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaytan’s office at (417) 781-5387.
Where did Dr. Gaytan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine - Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Gaytan board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Gaytan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gaytan speak?
Dr. Gaytan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gaytan treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Gaytan 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. Gaytan. 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:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Which procedures does Dr. Gaytan perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rafael Gaytan 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. Gaytan's office.
Does Dr. Gaytan accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaytan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 781-5387 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gaytan accept in Carthage, MO?
Dr. Gaytan in Carthage, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
State of Oklahoma
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gaytan's office located?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan's Primary Practice
3125 Dr Russell Smith Way
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 781-5387
What is Dr. Gaytan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gaytan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376602649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaytan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gaytan
What is Dr. Rafael Gaytan's specialty?
Dr. Gaytan is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Carthage, MO. 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. Gaytan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Gaytan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gaytan is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Joplin 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 Rafael Gaytan accepting new patients in Carthage, MO?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Gaytan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Gaytan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gaytan's office at (417) 781-5387 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Gaytan?
Please contact Dr. Gaytan's office at (417) 781-5387 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Gaytan have?
Dr. Rafael Gaytan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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