36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zei, Cardiologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Paul Zei, MD, PHD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Zei graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Zei is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zei’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zei’s office at (857) 307-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Zei?
Dr. Paul Zei, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Zei empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Zei is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Zei go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zei speak?
Dr. Zei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Zei treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Zei 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. Zei. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Zei perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul Zei 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. Zei's office.
Does Dr. Zei accept my insurance?
Dr. Zei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (857) 307-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zei accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Zei in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Zei's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
How insensitive ... How a mutation in the SCN5A voltage sensor leads to clinical arrhythmia
HEART RHYTHM, 2012
Incidence and clinical predictors of low defibrillation safety margin at time of implantable
JOURL OF INTERVENTIOL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2012
Electroatomic localization of a slowly conducting atrioventricular (Mahaim) accessory pathway
JOURL OF INTERVENTIOL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2011
Visualizing ablation gaps in vitro using a deflectable fiber optic endocardial visualization
JOURL OF INTERVENTIOL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2009
Direct Visualization of Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation Lesions
JOURL OF CARDIOVASCULAR TRANSLATIOL RESEARCH, 2009
The Efficacy of Implantable Cardioverter
CIRCULATION-HEART FAILURE, 2009
A New Approach for ICD Rhythm Classification based on Support Vector Machines
Kamousi, B., Tewfik, A., Lin, B., Al-Ahmad, A., Hsia, H., Zei, P., Wan, 2009
Optimal Programming of ICDs for Prevention of Appropriate and Ippropriate Shocks.
Current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine, 2008
Time-resolved three-dimensiol imaging of the left atrium
HEART RHYTHM, 2008
A Covariance-Based Algorithm: A Novel Technique for Rhythm Discrimition in ICDs
2008 30TH ANNUAL INTERTIOL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDIC, 2008
Characterization of human corory sinus valves by direct visualization during biventricular
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2008
Cardiac device infections complicated by erosion
JOURL OF INTERVENTIOL CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2007
Epicardial ablation of postinfarction ventricular tachycardia with an exterlly irrigated catheter
HEART RHYTHM, 2007
VF and fatal cardiac arrest following ICD therapy delivery: What is the cause?
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2007
Large radiofrequency ablation lesions can be created with a retractable infusion-needle catheter
JOURL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, 2006
Modified temporary cardiac pacing using transvenous active fixation leads
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY, 2006
Epicardial catheter mapping and ablation of ventricular tachycardia
HEART RHYTHM, 2006
Effects on ion permeation with hydrophobic substitutions at a residue
Zei, P. C., Ogielska, E. M., Hoshi, T., Aldrich, R. W., 1999
Voltage-dependent gating of single wild-type and S4 mutant KAT1 inward rectifier potassium channels
JOURL OF GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY, 1998
What is Dr. Zei's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528100500.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zei
What is Dr. Paul Zei's specialty?
Dr. Zei is a Cardiologist near Boston, MA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Zei to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Zei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zei is affiliated with Brigham and Women's 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
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Is Paul Zei accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Zei is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Zei offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zei's office at (857) 307-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Zei?
Please contact Dr. Zei's office at (857) 307-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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