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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afiniwala, Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Mitul Afiniwala, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Afiniwala is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afiniwala’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afiniwala’s office.
Is Dr. Afiniwala board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Mitul Afiniwala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Afiniwala speak?
Dr. Afiniwala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Afiniwala treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Afiniwala 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. Afiniwala. 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:
- Arrhythmia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Afiniwala perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mitul Afiniwala 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. Afiniwala's office.
Does Dr. Afiniwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Afiniwala 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. Afiniwala accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Afiniwala in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Independent Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Afiniwala's office located?
What is Dr. Afiniwala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afiniwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053594408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afiniwala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afiniwala
What is Dr. Mitul Afiniwala's specialty?
Dr. Afiniwala is a Cardiologist near Philadelphia, PA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Afiniwala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mitul Afiniwala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afiniwala is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Mitul Afiniwala accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Mitul Afiniwala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mitul Afiniwala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afiniwala's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mitul Afiniwala?
Please contact Dr. Afiniwala's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mitul Afiniwala have?
Dr. Mitul Afiniwala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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