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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rifki, Cardiologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Oktay Rifki, MD, PHD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rifki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rifki’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rifki’s office.
What languages does Dr. Rifki speak?
Dr. Rifki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Rifki treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rifki 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. Rifki. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
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:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rifki perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Oktay Rifki 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. Rifki's office.
Does Dr. Rifki accept my insurance?
Dr. Rifki 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. Rifki accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Rifki in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Rifki's office located?
What is Dr. Rifki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rifki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679992416.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rifki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rifki
What is Dr. Oktay Rifki's specialty?
Dr. Rifki is a Cardiologist near Charlotte, NC. 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. Rifki to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Oktay Rifki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rifki is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center 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 Oktay Rifki accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Oktay Rifki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Oktay Rifki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rifki's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Oktay Rifki?
Please contact Dr. Rifki's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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