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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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Krim is fluent in English, Arabic, Berber languages, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krim’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Krim typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- 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
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling 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
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Krim typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Krim 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Also known as:
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
- CPET
- Cardio-respiratory fitness test
- VO2 max test
- Exercise stress test with gas exchange
CPT Codes:
- 94621: Cardiopulmonary exercise testing, including measurements of minute ventilation, CO2 production, O2 uptake, and electrocardiographic recordings
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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Selim Krim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krim is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General 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 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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