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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. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Complete Heart Block
- Slow Heart Rate
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- 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
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Shivamurthy perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shivamurthy 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. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
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
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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, Temple University Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Jefferson Methodist 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 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?
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