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Dr. Frank Cuoco, MD

Charleston, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cuoco, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Frank Cuoco, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cuoco graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Cuoco is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cuoco’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cuoco’s office at (843) 863-5600.

    Where did Dr. Cuoco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cuoco board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Cuoco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cuoco speak?

    Dr. Cuoco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cuoco treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cuoco 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. Cuoco. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Familial atrial fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • SVT
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I483: Typical atrial flutter
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Cuoco perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cuoco 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. Cuoco. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
    • Transcatheter Pacemaker
    • Wireless Pacemaker Implant
    • Right Ventricular Pacemaker

    CPT Codes:

    • 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
    • LAA Closure
    • Watchman Procedure
    • Heart Appendage Sealing
    • Stroke Prevention Device Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    Does Dr. Cuoco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cuoco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 863-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cuoco accept in Charleston, SC?

    Dr. Cuoco in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cuoco's office located?

    Dr. Frank Cuoco's Primary Practice

    9313 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 305

    Charleston, SC 29406

    (843) 863-5600

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    Dr. Frank Cuoco's Practice 2

    171 Ashley Ave

    Charleston, SC 29425

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    What is Dr. Cuoco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cuoco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497704423.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cuoco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cuoco

    What is Dr. Frank Cuoco's specialty?

    Dr. Cuoco is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Cuoco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frank Cuoco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cuoco is affiliated with Trident Medical Center, Conway Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Frank Cuoco accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Frank Cuoco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frank Cuoco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cuoco's office at (843) 863-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frank Cuoco?

    Please contact Dr. Cuoco's office at (843) 863-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Cuoco have?

    Dr. Frank Cuoco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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