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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tandon, Cardiologist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Tarun Tandon, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tandon is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tandon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tandon’s office at (814) 643-8478.
What languages does Dr. Tandon speak?
Dr. Tandon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Tandon typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tandon 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. Tandon. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Tandon typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Tandon 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. Tandon. 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:
- 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Temporary Pacemaker Electrode Insertion
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
- Transvenous Pacemaker Catheter Insertion
- Single Chamber Temporary Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33210: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
CPT Codes:
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Tandon accept my insurance?
Dr. Tandon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 643-8478 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tandon accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Tandon in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Tandon's office located?
What is Dr. Tandon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tandon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629418942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tandon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tandon
What is Dr. Tarun Tandon's specialty?
Dr. Tandon is a Cardiologist near Altoona, PA.
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 this Dr. Tarun Tandon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tandon is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, St. Clair Hospital, Independence Health Westmoreland Hospital, Geisinger 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 Tarun Tandon accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Tarun Tandon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarun Tandon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tandon's office at (814) 643-8478 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarun Tandon?
Please contact Dr. Tandon's office at (814) 643-8478 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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