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Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Cardiologist, Internist

Minneapolis, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El Rafei, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. El Rafei is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Rafei’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Rafei’s office at (612) 672-6000.

    What languages does Dr. El Rafei speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. El Rafei typically treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. El Rafei 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. El Rafei. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
    • Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
    • Leaky Tricuspid Valve
    • Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
    • Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
    • I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Other Rheumatic Multiple Heart Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Multiple Rheumatic Valve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
    • I088: Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases

    Also known as:

    • Thoracic Aortic Widening
    • Dilated Thoracic Aorta
    • Thoracic Aortic Dilation
    • Enlarged Chest Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I77810: Thoracic aortic ectasia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Calcification
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Calcified mitral valve ring
    • Mitral annulus calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3481: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) annulus calcification

    What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. El Rafei typically perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei may include:

    Please contact Dr. El Rafei's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. El Rafei accept my insurance?

    Dr. El Rafei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 672-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El Rafei accept in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. El Rafei in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • HealthPartners

    • Medicare

    • Selman and company

    • State of Minnesota

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. El Rafei's office located?

    Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei's Primary Practice

    2450 Riverside Ave

    Minneapolis, MN 55454

    (612) 672-6000

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    Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei's Practice 2

    909 Fulton St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

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

    Dr. El Rafei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184079469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Rafei?

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

    What is Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei's specialty?

    Dr. El Rafei is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Minneapolis, MN.

    What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El Rafei is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Hca Healthone Rose 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

    When to see a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El Rafei's office at (612) 672-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Abdel Ghani El Rafei?

    Please contact Dr. El Rafei's office at (612) 672-6000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El Rafei's office located?

    Dr. El Rafei's office is located in Minneapolis, MN.