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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garg, Cardiologist in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Aakash Garg, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Garg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garg’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garg’s office at (518) 377-8184.
What languages does Dr. Garg speak?
Dr. Garg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Garg treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Garg 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. Garg. 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does Dr. Garg perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Garg 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. Garg. 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:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
- Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis
Also known as:
- Additional Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair (Additional)
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Prosthesis Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33419: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; additional prosthesis(es) during same session (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Also known as:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
- IABP Placement
- Percutaneous Balloon Pump
- Heart Assist Device Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Garg accept my insurance?
Dr. Garg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 377-8184 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garg accept in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Garg in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garg's office located?
Dr. Aakash Garg's Primary Practice
2546 Balltown Rd Ste 300
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 377-8184
What is Dr. Garg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669872495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garg
What is Dr. Aakash Garg's specialty?
Dr. Garg is a Cardiologist near Schenectady, NY. 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. Garg to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aakash Garg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garg is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam, Glens Falls Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Aakash Garg accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?
Yes, Dr. Aakash Garg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aakash Garg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (518) 377-8184 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aakash Garg?
Please contact Dr. Garg's office at (518) 377-8184 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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