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Who is Dr. Dakkak, Cardiologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Melissa Dakkak, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Dakkak is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dakkak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dakkak’s office at (520) 545-0953.
What languages does Dr. Dakkak speak?
Dr. Dakkak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Dakkak treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Dakkak 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. Dakkak. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Which procedures does Dr. Dakkak perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Dakkak 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. Dakkak's office.
Does Dr. Dakkak accept my insurance?
Dr. Dakkak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 545-0953 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dakkak accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Dakkak in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Scan Health Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dakkak's office located?
Dr. Melissa Dakkak's Primary Practice
6320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 300
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 545-0953
What is Dr. Dakkak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dakkak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932543774.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dakkak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dakkak
What is Dr. Melissa Dakkak's specialty?
Dr. Dakkak is a Cardiologist near Tucson, AZ. 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. Dakkak to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Dakkak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Dakkak is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Marys Hospital - Tucson. 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 Melissa Dakkak accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Dakkak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Dakkak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dakkak's office at (520) 545-0953 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Dakkak?
Please contact Dr. Dakkak's office at (520) 545-0953 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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