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Who is Dr. Kushnir, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Alexander Kushnir, MD, PHD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kushnir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kushnir’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kushnir’s office at (212) 263-5555.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kushnir?
Dr. Alexander Kushnir, MD, PHD 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. Kushnir empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Kushnir is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kushnir speak?
Dr. Kushnir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kushnir treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kushnir 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. Kushnir. 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
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Long QT Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does Dr. Kushnir perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Kushnir 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. Kushnir. 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:
- 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
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Kushnir accept my insurance?
Dr. Kushnir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 263-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kushnir accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Kushnir in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kushnir's office located?
What is Dr. Kushnir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kushnir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417218488.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kushnir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kushnir
What is Dr. Alexander Kushnir's specialty?
Dr. Kushnir is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near New York, NY. 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. Kushnir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Kushnir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kushnir is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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 Alexander Kushnir accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Kushnir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Kushnir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kushnir's office at (212) 263-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Kushnir?
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