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Dr. Valmiki Maharaj, MD

Saint Paul, MN

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Maharaj, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Saint Paul, MN?

    Dr. Valmiki Maharaj, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Paul, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Maharaj completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center Program. Dr. Maharaj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Maharaj’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Maharaj’s office at (612) 672-6000.

    Where did Dr. Maharaj go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Loyola University Medical Center Program

    What languages does Dr. Maharaj speak?

    Dr. Maharaj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Maharaj treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Maharaj 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. Maharaj. 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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    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

    Also known as:

    • Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
    • Amyloidosis
    • Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
    • Localized Amyloidosis
    • Amyloid Deposit in Organ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis
    • Transthyretin amyloidosis
    • ATTR Amyloidosis (Wild-Type)
    • Senile Systemic Amyloidosis
    • ATTRwt Amyloidosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8582: Wild-type transthyretin-related (ATTR) amyloidosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does Dr. Maharaj perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Maharaj 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. Maharaj. 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:

    • Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
    • CPET
    • Cardio-respiratory fitness test
    • VO2 max test
    • Exercise stress test with gas exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings

    Does Dr. Maharaj accept my insurance?

    Dr. Maharaj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 672-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Maharaj accept in Saint Paul, MN?

    Dr. Maharaj in Saint Paul, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Genesis Health System

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • OptumRx

    • State of Minnesota

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Maharaj's office located?

    Dr. Valmiki Maharaj's Primary Practice

    1700 University Ave W

    Saint Paul, MN 55104

    (612) 672-6000

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    Dr. Valmiki Maharaj's Practice 2

    402 E 2nd St

    Duluth, MN 55805

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    Dr. Valmiki Maharaj's Practice 3

    909 Fulton St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

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    What is Dr. Maharaj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Maharaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215355284.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Maharaj?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Maharaj

    What is Dr. Valmiki Maharaj's specialty?

    Dr. Maharaj is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Saint Paul, MN. 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. Contact Dr. Maharaj to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Valmiki Maharaj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Maharaj is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Altru Health System 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

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    Is Valmiki Maharaj accepting new patients in Saint Paul, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Valmiki Maharaj is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Valmiki Maharaj offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Maharaj's office at (612) 672-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Valmiki Maharaj?

    Please contact Dr. Maharaj's office at (612) 672-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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