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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. Dr. Dhakal is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhakal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Dhakal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Dhakal typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
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
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
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.
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, Trident Medical Center, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown 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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