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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tahir, Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Usman Tahir, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tahir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tahir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tahir’s office at (617) 638-6500.
What languages does Dr. Tahir speak?
Dr. Tahir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tahir treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tahir 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. Tahir. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Genetic Risk for Other Disease
- Hereditary Disease Risk
- Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
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:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Tahir perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Usman Tahir 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. Tahir's office.
Does Dr. Tahir accept my insurance?
Dr. Tahir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 638-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tahir accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Tahir in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Martin's Point
Medicare
Molina
Network Health
Point32Health
Tufts Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Tahir's office located?
What is Dr. Tahir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tahir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801152236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tahir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tahir
What is Dr. Usman Tahir's specialty?
Dr. Tahir is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Tahir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Usman Tahir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tahir is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Usman Tahir accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Usman Tahir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Usman Tahir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tahir's office at (617) 638-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Usman Tahir?
Please contact Dr. Tahir's office at (617) 638-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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