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Dr. Katharine Decena, MD

Cardiologist

Norwich, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Decena, Cardiologist in Norwich, CT?

    Dr. Katharine Decena, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Norwich, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Decena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Decena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Decena’s office at (860) 886-0023.

    What languages does Dr. Decena speak?

    Dr. Decena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Decena typically treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Decena 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. Decena. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations

    What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Decena typically perform?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katharine Decena may include:

    Please contact Dr. Decena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Decena accept my insurance?

    Dr. Decena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 886-0023 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Decena accept in Norwich, CT?

    Dr. Decena in Norwich, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Connecticut

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Decena's office located?

    Dr. Katharine Decena's Primary Practice

    130 New London Tpke

    Norwich, CT 06360

    (860) 886-0023

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    Dr. Katharine Decena's Practice 2

    8 Vista Dr

    Old Lyme, CT 06371

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    Dr. Katharine Decena's Practice 3

    111 Salem Tpke Ste 8

    Norwich, CT 06360

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    What is Dr. Decena's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Decena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962715169.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Decena?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Decena

    What is Dr. Katharine Decena's specialty?

    Dr. Decena is a Cardiologist near Norwich, CT.

    What does a Cardiologist do?

    An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias.

    Is Dr. Katharine Decena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Decena is affiliated with William W. Backus Hospital, Windham Hospital, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Middlesex Hospital, Day Kimball Hospital, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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

    When to see a Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Katharine Decena accepting new patients in Norwich, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Katharine Decena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katharine Decena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Decena's office at (860) 886-0023 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katharine Decena?

    Please contact Dr. Decena's office at (860) 886-0023 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Decena's office located?

    Dr. Decena's offices are located in Norwich, CT and Old Lyme, CT.