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Dr. Mirnela Byku, MD

Dr. Mirnela Byku, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

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. Dr. Byku is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Byku’s practice accepts Medicare 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Byku typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    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:

    • 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 Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    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

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Byku typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Byku 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
    • Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
    • Heart pressure sensor placement
    • PA pressure sensor implantation
    • Cardiovascular monitoring device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Byku's office located?

    Dr. Mirnela Byku's Primary Practice

    101 Manning Dr

    Chapel Hill, NC 27514

    (919) 966-9533

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    What is Dr. Byku's NPI number?A 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Chapel Hill, NC.

    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 Dr. Mirnela Byku affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Byku is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Scotland Memorial Hospital, Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital, Ecu Health North Hospital, Wakemed Raleigh Campus, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Mirnela Byku?

    Please contact Dr. Byku's office at (919) 966-9533 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Byku's office located?

    Dr. Byku's office is located in Chapel Hill, NC.