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Who is Dr. Lightsey, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Joseph Lightsey, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lightsey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lightsey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lightsey’s office at (706) 724-3473.
What languages does Dr. Lightsey speak?
Dr. Lightsey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lightsey treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Lightsey 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. Lightsey. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
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:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
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:
- 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:
- Second-Degree AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
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
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Lightsey perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Lightsey 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. Lightsey's office.
Does Dr. Lightsey accept my insurance?
Dr. Lightsey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 724-3473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lightsey accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Lightsey in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lightsey's office located?
Dr. Joseph Lightsey's Primary Practice
818 Saint Sebastian Way Ste 311
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-3473
What is Dr. Lightsey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lightsey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033522990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lightsey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lightsey
What is Dr. Joseph Lightsey's specialty?
Dr. Lightsey is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Augusta, GA. 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. Lightsey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Lightsey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lightsey is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta 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 Joseph Lightsey accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Lightsey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Lightsey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lightsey's office at (706) 724-3473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Lightsey?
Please contact Dr. Lightsey's office at (706) 724-3473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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