Dr. Mirnela Byku, MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Byku, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Mirnela Byku, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Byku is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Byku’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Byku’s office at (919) 966-9533.
What languages does Dr. Byku speak?
Dr. Byku and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
English
What conditions does Dr. Byku treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Byku 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. Byku. 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 Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Infection from Heart or Blood Vessel Device
- Cardiac implant infection
- Vascular graft infection
- Device-related infection
- Prosthetic heart infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, subsequent encounter
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Byku perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mirnela Byku 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. Byku's office.
Does Dr. Byku accept my insurance?
Dr. Byku accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 966-9533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Byku accept in Chapel Hill, NC?
Dr. Byku in Chapel Hill, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Byku's office located?
What is Dr. Byku's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Byku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891011219.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Byku?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Byku
What is Dr. Mirnela Byku's specialty?
Dr. Byku is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Chapel Hill, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Byku to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mirnela Byku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Byku is affiliated with Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Explore Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Mirnela Byku accepting new patients in Chapel Hill, NC?
Yes, Dr. Mirnela Byku is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mirnela Byku offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Byku's office at (919) 966-9533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mirnela Byku?
Please contact Dr. Byku's office at (919) 966-9533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist Near Chapel Hill, NC
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Patricia Chang, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Chapel Hill, NC
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Brian Jensen, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chapel Hill, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Chapel Hill, NC
MH
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
Accepting patientsDr. Merna Hussien, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Durham, NC