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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palmer, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Brittany Palmer is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palmer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (724) 349-3233.
What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?
Dr. Palmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Palmer typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Palmer typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Brittany Palmer 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
Please contact Dr. Palmer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 349-3233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Palmer in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?
What is Dr. Palmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376794578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palmer
What is Dr. Brittany Palmer's specialty?
Dr. Palmer is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Brittany Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Upmc Passavant-Mccandless, Butler Memorial Hospital, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Wvu Medicine Wheeling Hospital, Upmc Washington, Orlando Health South Lake Hospital 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
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Is Brittany Palmer accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brittany Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brittany Palmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (724) 349-3233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brittany Palmer?
Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (724) 349-3233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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