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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 by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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 in 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
Which procedures does Dr. Dhakal perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bishnu Dhakal may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dhakal's office.
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
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dhakal's office located?
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 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 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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