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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kreps, Cardiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Eric Kreps, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kreps is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kreps’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kreps’s office at (502) 893-7710.
What languages does Dr. Kreps speak?
Dr. Kreps and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kreps treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Kreps 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. Kreps. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Other Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Unspecified Heart Condition
- Atypical Heart Problem
- Rare Heart Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Kreps perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Kreps 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. Kreps' office.
Does Dr. Kreps accept my insurance?
Dr. Kreps accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 893-7710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kreps accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Kreps in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kreps' office located?
What is Dr. Kreps's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kreps's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922462720.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kreps?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kreps
What is Dr. Eric Kreps's specialty?
Dr. Kreps is a Cardiologist near Louisville, KY. 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. Kreps to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Kreps affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kreps is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Floyd, Baptist Health Hardin 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 Eric Kreps accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Eric Kreps is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Kreps offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kreps's office at (502) 893-7710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Kreps?
Please contact Dr. Kreps's office at (502) 893-7710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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