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Who is Dr. Budge, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Billings, MT?
Dr. Loren Budge, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Billings, MT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Budge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Budge’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Budge’s office at (406) 238-2000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Budge?
Dr. Loren Budge, MD 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. Budge empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Billings/MT community, Dr. Budge is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Budge board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Loren Budge, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Budge speak?
Dr. Budge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Budge treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Budge 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. Budge. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Atrial Flutter
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- AV Block
- Second-Degree AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Atrioventricular block
- Heart conduction block
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4430: Unspecified atrioventricular block
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Which procedures does Dr. Budge perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Loren Budge 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. Budge's office.
Does Dr. Budge accept my insurance?
Dr. Budge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 238-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Budge accept in Billings, MT?
Dr. Budge in Billings, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fidelity Insurance Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
PacificSource
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Budge's office located?
What is Dr. Budge's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Budge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942414594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Budge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Budge
What is Dr. Loren Budge's specialty?
Dr. Budge is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Billings, MT. 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. Budge to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Loren Budge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Budge is affiliated with Billings Clinic 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Loren Budge accepting new patients in Billings, MT?
Yes, Dr. Loren Budge is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Loren Budge offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Budge's office at (406) 238-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Loren Budge?
Please contact Dr. Budge's office at (406) 238-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Loren Budge have?
Dr. Loren Budge is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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