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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Austin Howard, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Howard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office at (910) 662-9500.
What languages does Dr. Howard speak?
Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Howard treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Flutter
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
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
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Which procedures does Dr. Howard perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Austin Howard 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. Howard's office.
Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (910) 662-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Howard in Lake Charles, LA 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 Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
Texas Independence Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Howard's office located?
Dr. Austin Howard's Primary Practice
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(910) 662-9500
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417394172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard
What is Dr. Austin Howard's specialty?
Dr. Howard is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Lake Charles, LA. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Howard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Austin Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Houston Methodist West Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest 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 Austin Howard accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Austin Howard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Austin Howard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (910) 662-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Austin Howard?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office at (910) 662-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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