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Dr. Bishnu Dhakal, MD

Charleston, SC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhakal, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Bishnu Dhakal, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dhakal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhakal’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhakal’s office at (508) 961-5919.

    Is Dr. Dhakal board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bishnu Dhakal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dhakal speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Dhakal treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dhakal 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. Dhakal. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast Ventricular Rhythm
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Irregular heartbeat
    • Heart rhythm disorder
    • Cardiac dysrhythmia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Electrolyte Disorder
    • Fluid Balance Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E878: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Dhakal perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dhakal 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. Dhakal. 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:

    • 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

    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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system

    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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
    • Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
    • Loop Recorder Removal
    • Implantable Loop Recorder Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Also known as:

    • Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • S-ICD System Insertion
    • Under-Skin Defibrillator Implant
    • Permanent Subcutaneous Defibrillator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33270: Insertion or replacement of permanent subcutaneous implantable defibrillator system, with subcutaneous electrode, including defibrillation threshold evaluation, induction of arrhythmia, evaluation of sensing for arrhythmia termination, and programming or reprogramming of sensing or therapeutic parameters, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Dhakal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhakal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 961-5919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dhakal accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Dhakal in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Marine Engineers Benefits Association

    • Medicare

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dhakal's office located?

    Dr. Bishnu Dhakal's Primary Practice

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

    (508) 961-5919

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    Dr. Bishnu Dhakal's Practice 2

    2200 Crow Ln Ste 303A

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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    Dr. Bishnu Dhakal's Practice 3

    9653 Ocean Hwy

    Pawleys Island, SC 29585

    (843) 235-3131

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

    Dr. Dhakal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700070117.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhakal?

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

    What is Dr. Bishnu Dhakal's specialty?

    Dr. Dhakal is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Contact Dr. Dhakal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bishnu Dhakal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhakal is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Trident Medical Center, McLeod Health Loris, Roper Hospital 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 Bishnu Dhakal accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Bishnu Dhakal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bishnu Dhakal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhakal's office at (508) 961-5919 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bishnu Dhakal?

    Please contact Dr. Dhakal's office at (508) 961-5919 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bishnu Dhakal have?

    Dr. Bishnu Dhakal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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