Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirst, Interventional Cardiologist in Albany, NY?
What languages does Dr. Hirst speak?
Dr. Hirst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Hirst typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Hirst 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. Hirst. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Hirst typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Colin Hirst may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
Please contact Dr. Hirst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hirst accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 458-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirst accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Hirst in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hirst's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hirst affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hirst has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hirst's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235493123.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hirst