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Dr. Selim Krim, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krim, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Selim Krim, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Krim is fluent in English, Arabic, Berber languages, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krim’s office.
Is Dr. Krim board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Selim Krim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Krim speak?
Dr. Krim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Berber languages
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Krim treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Krim 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. Krim. 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:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Which procedures does Dr. Krim perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Selim Krim 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. Krim's office.
Does Dr. Krim accept my insurance?
Dr. Krim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krim accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Krim in Baton Rouge, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krim's office located?
What is Dr. Krim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366643025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krim
What is Dr. Selim Krim's specialty?
Dr. Krim is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Baton Rouge, LA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Krim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Selim Krim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krim is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Selim Krim accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Selim Krim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Selim Krim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Selim Krim?
Please contact Dr. Krim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Selim Krim have?
Dr. Selim Krim is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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