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Who is Dr. Sikand, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Nikhil Sikand, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sikand is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sikand’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sikand’s office.
What languages does Dr. Sikand speak?
Dr. Sikand and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sikand typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sikand 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. Sikand. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Sikand typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Sikand 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
Please contact Dr. Sikand's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sikand accept my insurance?
Dr. Sikand accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sikand accept in New Haven, CT?
Dr. Sikand in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sikand's office located?
What is Dr. Sikand's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sikand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558707844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sikand?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sikand
What is Dr. Nikhil Sikand's specialty?
Dr. Sikand is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near New Haven, CT.
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 this Dr. Nikhil Sikand affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sikand is affiliated with Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Griffin Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Greenwich Hospital 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 Nikhil Sikand accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?
Yes, Dr. Nikhil Sikand is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikhil Sikand offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sikand's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikhil Sikand?
Please contact Dr. Sikand's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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