17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Couchonnal, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Luis Couchonnal, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Couchonnal completed his residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Couchonnal is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couchonnal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couchonnal’s office at (816) 956-2250.
Where did Dr. Couchonnal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Iowa, General Cardiology | Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Electrophysiology
Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Couchonnal board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Luis Couchonnal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Couchonnal speak?
Dr. Couchonnal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Couchonnal treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Couchonnal 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. Couchonnal. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
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
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 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
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does Dr. Couchonnal perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Couchonnal 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. Couchonnal. 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
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:
- 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
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
- Heart Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Also known as:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Insertion of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead
- Transvenous Electrode Placement
- Pacemaker Lead Implant
- Defibrillator Wire Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Couchonnal accept my insurance?
Dr. Couchonnal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 956-2250 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Couchonnal accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Couchonnal in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Couchonnal's office located?
Dr. Luis Couchonnal's Primary Practice
1000 Carondelet Dr Ste 201B
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 956-2250
What is Dr. Couchonnal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Couchonnal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629287602.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couchonnal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Couchonnal
What is Dr. Luis Couchonnal's specialty?
Dr. Couchonnal is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Kansas City, MO. 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. Couchonnal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Couchonnal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Couchonnal is affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital, The University of Kansas 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 Luis Couchonnal accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Luis Couchonnal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Couchonnal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Couchonnal's office at (816) 956-2250 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Couchonnal?
Please contact Dr. Couchonnal's office at (816) 956-2250 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luis Couchonnal have?
Dr. Luis Couchonnal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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