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Dr. Joseph Lightsey, MD

Augusta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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
    • 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)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Lightsey perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Lightsey 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. 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:

    • 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:

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    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

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • 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

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    Dr. Joseph Lightsey's Practice 2

    1120 15th St

    Augusta, GA 30912

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    Dr. Joseph Lightsey's Practice 3

    95 Collier Rd NW Ste 2055

    Atlanta, GA 30309

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    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, Doctors Hospital, Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Augusta University 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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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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