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Dr. Ragesh Panikkath, MD
San Luis Obispo, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Panikkath, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Ragesh Panikkath, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in San Luis Obispo, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Panikkath is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Panikkath’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Panikkath’s office at (805) 549-9555.
What languages does Dr. Panikkath speak?
Dr. Panikkath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Panikkath typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Panikkath 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. Panikkath. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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]
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Panikkath typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Panikkath 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. Panikkath. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Panikkath accept my insurance?
Dr. Panikkath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 549-9555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Panikkath accept in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Dr. Panikkath in San Luis Obispo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Panikkath's office located?
Dr. Ragesh Panikkath's Primary Practice
1551 Bishop St Ste 230
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 549-9555
What is Dr. Panikkath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Panikkath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275828113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Panikkath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Panikkath
What is Dr. Ragesh Panikkath's specialty?
Dr. Panikkath is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near San Luis Obispo, CA.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ragesh Panikkath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Panikkath is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai 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
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Is Ragesh Panikkath accepting new patients in San Luis Obispo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ragesh Panikkath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ragesh Panikkath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Panikkath's office at (805) 549-9555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ragesh Panikkath?
Please contact Dr. Panikkath's office at (805) 549-9555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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