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Dr. Christopher Madias, MD

Dr. Christopher Madias, MD

Boston, MA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Madias, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Christopher Madias, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Madias completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Madias is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Madias’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Madias’s office at (617) 636-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Madias?

    Dr. Christopher Madias, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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. Madias empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston/MA community, Dr. Madias is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Tufts-New England Medical Center

    • Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital | Weill Cornell Medical College Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Madias board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Madias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Madias speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Madias treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Madias 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. Madias. 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
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    What procedures does Dr. Madias perform?

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

    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
    • Under-Skin Heart Monitor
    • Cardiac Event Recorder Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
    • Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • S-ICD System Insertion
    • Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
    • Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed

    Does Dr. Madias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Madias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Madias accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Madias in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Madias' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Madias' Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (617) 636-5000

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

    Dr. Madias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174647036.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Madias?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Madias's specialty?

    Dr. Madias is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Madias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Madias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Madias is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Lowell General 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

    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 Christopher Madias accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Madias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Madias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Madias's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Madias?

    Please contact Dr. Madias's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Madias have?

    Dr. Christopher Madias is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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