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Who is Dr. Ghafghazi, Cardiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghafghazi graduated from Ishfan University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program. Dr. Ghafghazi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghafghazi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghafghazi’s office.
Where did Dr. Ghafghazi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program
Medical School: Ishfan University of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ghafghazi speak?
Dr. Ghafghazi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghafghazi treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ghafghazi 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. Ghafghazi. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Long QT Syndrome
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Calcification
- Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Calcified mitral valve ring
- Mitral annulus calcification
- Leaky pulmonary valve
- Pulmonary regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I3481: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification
- I371: Nonrheumatic pulmonary valve insufficiency
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ghafghazi perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi 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. Ghafghazi's office.
Does Dr. Ghafghazi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghafghazi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghafghazi accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Ghafghazi in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ghafghazi's office located?
Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi's Practice 3
550 S Jackson St Fl 3
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 562-4543
What is Dr. Ghafghazi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghafghazi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316195274.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghafghazi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghafghazi
What is Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi's specialty?
Dr. Ghafghazi is a Cardiologist near Louisville, KY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ghafghazi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ghafghazi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uofl Health - Uofl Hospital, Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shahab Ghafghazi accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shahab Ghafghazi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghafghazi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shahab Ghafghazi?
Please contact Dr. Ghafghazi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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