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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Toussaint, Interventional Cardiologist in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Josef Toussaint, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hazard, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Toussaint completed his residency at New York and Presbytarian Hospital/ Cornell. Dr. Toussaint is fluent in English, Creoles and pidgins, English based, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Toussaint’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Toussaint’s office at (606) 487-7000.
Where did Dr. Toussaint go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York and Presbytarian Hospital/ Cornell
Medical School: Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions
Is Dr. Toussaint board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Josef Toussaint, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Toussaint speak?
Dr. Toussaint and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Creoles and pidgins, English based
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Toussaint treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Toussaint 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. Toussaint. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does Dr. Toussaint perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Toussaint 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. Toussaint. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
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:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Toussaint accept my insurance?
Dr. Toussaint accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 487-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Toussaint accept in Hazard, KY?
Dr. Toussaint in Hazard, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Toussaint's office located?
Dr. Josef Toussaint's Primary Practice
110 Medical Center Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
(606) 487-7000
What is Dr. Toussaint's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Toussaint's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750567251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Toussaint?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Toussaint
What is Dr. Josef Toussaint's specialty?
Dr. Toussaint is a Interventional Cardiologist near Hazard, KY. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Toussaint to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Josef Toussaint affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Toussaint is affiliated with Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Corbin 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 Josef Toussaint accepting new patients in Hazard, KY?
Yes, Dr. Josef Toussaint is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josef Toussaint offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Toussaint's office at (606) 487-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josef Toussaint?
Please contact Dr. Toussaint's office at (606) 487-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Josef Toussaint have?
Dr. Josef Toussaint is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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