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Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar, MD

Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar, MD

Merrillville, IN

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kakodkar, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kakodkar graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Kakodkar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakodkar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakodkar’s office at (630) 264-8600.

    Where did Dr. Kakodkar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kakodkar board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kakodkar speak?

    Dr. Kakodkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kakodkar treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kakodkar 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. Kakodkar. 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
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I484: Atypical atrial flutter
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Second-Degree AV Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Second-degree heart block
    • Partial heart block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Irreversible AFib
    • Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
    • Long-term AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Kakodkar perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kakodkar 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. Kakodkar. 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:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Does Dr. Kakodkar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kakodkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (630) 264-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kakodkar accept in Merrillville, IN?

    Dr. Kakodkar in Merrillville, IN 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

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kakodkar's office located?

    Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar's Primary Practice

    200 E 89th Ave

    Merrillville, IN 46410

    (630) 264-8600

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    Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar's Practice 2

    1221 N Highland Ave

    Aurora, IL 60506

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    Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar's Practice 3

    2040 Ogden Ave Ste 401

    Aurora, IL 60504

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    What is Dr. Kakodkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kakodkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548306533.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakodkar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakodkar

    What is Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar's specialty?

    Dr. Kakodkar is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Merrillville, IN. 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. Kakodkar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kakodkar is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, IN 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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 Siddharth Kakodkar accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?

    No, Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kakodkar's office at (630) 264-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Siddharth Kakodkar?

    Please contact Dr. Kakodkar's office at (630) 264-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar have?

    Dr. Siddharth Kakodkar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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