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Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan

Winston Salem, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Harikrishnan, Cardiologist in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Harikrishnan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harikrishnan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harikrishnan’s office at (478) 552-3989.

    What languages does Dr. Harikrishnan speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Harikrishnan treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Harikrishnan 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. Harikrishnan. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Other Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement
    • Unspecified Heart Condition
    • Atypical Heart Problem
    • Rare Heart Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly
    • I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases

    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:

    • Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
    • Rheumatic Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
    • Multiple Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting Heart Valves

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
    • I080: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valves

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Other Rheumatic Multiple Heart Valve Disease
    • Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Multiple Rheumatic Valve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I088: Other rheumatic multiple valve diseases
    • I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Harikrishnan perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Harikrishnan's office.

    Does Dr. Harikrishnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Harikrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (478) 552-3989 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Harikrishnan accept in Winston Salem, NC?

    Dr. Harikrishnan in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthTeam Advantage (NC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Harikrishnan's office located?

    Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan's Primary Practice

    186 Kimel Park Dr

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

    (478) 552-3989

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    Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan's Practice 2

    144 Forest Hill Rd # AND146

    Lexington, NC 27295

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    Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan's Practice 3

    1950 S Hawthorne Rd

    Winston Salem, NC 27103

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

    Dr. Harikrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053687954.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harikrishnan?

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

    What is Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan's specialty?

    Dr. Harikrishnan is a Cardiologist near Winston Salem, NC. 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. Contact Dr. Harikrishnan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Harikrishnan is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Prakash Harikrishnan accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prakash Harikrishnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Harikrishnan's office at (478) 552-3989 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prakash Harikrishnan?

    Please contact Dr. Harikrishnan's office at (478) 552-3989 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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