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Who is Dr. Skaf, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Gettysburg, PA?
Dr. Jad Skaf, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Gettysburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Skaf graduated from Lebanese University / Faculty of Medical Sciences. Dr. Skaf is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skaf’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skaf’s office.
Where did Dr. Skaf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lebanese University / Faculty of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Skaf speak?
Dr. Skaf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Skaf treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Skaf 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. Skaf. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Complete Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
What procedures does Dr. Skaf perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Skaf 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. Skaf. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
- Pacemaker generator exchange
- Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
- Pacemaker device replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
- 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
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
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Does Dr. Skaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Skaf 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. Skaf accept in Gettysburg, PA?
Dr. Skaf in Gettysburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skaf's office located?
What is Dr. Skaf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770813719.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skaf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skaf
What is Dr. Jad Skaf's specialty?
Dr. Skaf is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Gettysburg, PA. 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. Skaf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jad Skaf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skaf is affiliated with Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA, Temple University 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 Jad Skaf accepting new patients in Gettysburg, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jad Skaf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jad Skaf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skaf's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jad Skaf?
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