Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bishu, Interventional Cardiologist in Duluth, MN?
Dr. Kalkidan Bishu, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Duluth, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bishu is fluent in English, Amharic, and Samaritan Aramaic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bishu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bishu’s office at (218) 786-4000.
What languages does Dr. Bishu speak?
Dr. Bishu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
Samaritan Aramaic
What conditions does Dr. Bishu treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Bishu 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. Bishu. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
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:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Which procedures does Dr. Bishu perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kalkidan Bishu may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bishu's office.
Does Dr. Bishu accept my insurance?
Dr. Bishu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 786-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bishu accept in Duluth, MN?
Dr. Bishu in Duluth, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
IMCare
Medica
Medicare
Midwest Operating Engineers
PrimeWest Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bishu's office located?
What is Dr. Bishu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bishu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881887818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bishu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bishu
What is Dr. Kalkidan Bishu's specialty?
Dr. Bishu is a Interventional Cardiologist near Duluth, MN. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Bishu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kalkidan Bishu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bishu is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth 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
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Is Kalkidan Bishu accepting new patients in Duluth, MN?
Yes, Dr. Kalkidan Bishu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kalkidan Bishu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bishu's office at (218) 786-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kalkidan Bishu?
Please contact Dr. Bishu's office at (218) 786-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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