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Who is Dr. Shivamurthy, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shivamurthy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shivamurthy’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shivamurthy’s office at (318) 443-5474.
What languages does Dr. Shivamurthy speak?
Dr. Shivamurthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shivamurthy treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shivamurthy 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. Shivamurthy. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
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:
- 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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Shivamurthy perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy 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. Shivamurthy's office.
Does Dr. Shivamurthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Shivamurthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 443-5474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shivamurthy accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Shivamurthy in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shivamurthy's office located?
Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy's Primary Practice
201 4th St Ste 3B
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5474
What is Dr. Shivamurthy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shivamurthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982951398.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shivamurthy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shivamurthy
What is Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy's specialty?
Dr. Shivamurthy is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Alexandria, LA. 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. Shivamurthy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shivamurthy is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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 Poojita Shivamurthy accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shivamurthy's office at (318) 443-5474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Poojita Shivamurthy?
Please contact Dr. Shivamurthy's office at (318) 443-5474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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