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23 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akrivakis, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Akrivakis is fluent in English, French, German, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akrivakis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akrivakis’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Akrivakis?
Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Akrivakis empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Ventricular Tachycardia, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bangor/ME community, Dr. Akrivakis is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Akrivakis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science
Is Dr. Akrivakis board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akrivakis speak?
Dr. Akrivakis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
German
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Akrivakis treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akrivakis 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. Akrivakis. 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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Complete Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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 Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does Dr. Akrivakis perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akrivakis 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. Akrivakis. 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Pacemaker Battery Removal
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
- Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
- Pacemaker Box Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
- 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
Also known as:
- Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
- Aerosol Device Instruction
- MDI Training
- Breathing Treatment Education
CPT Codes:
- 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device
Does Dr. Akrivakis accept my insurance?
Dr. Akrivakis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akrivakis accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Akrivakis in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Akrivakis' office located?
What is Dr. Akrivakis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akrivakis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508047481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akrivakis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akrivakis
What is Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis's specialty?
Dr. Akrivakis is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Bangor, ME. 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. Akrivakis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akrivakis is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine 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 Spyridon Akrivakis accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akrivakis's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Spyridon Akrivakis?
Please contact Dr. Akrivakis's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis have?
Dr. Spyridon Akrivakis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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