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Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram, MD
North Port, FL
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Somasundaram, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in North Port, FL?
Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in North Port, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Somasundaram is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Somasundaram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Somasundaram’s office at (321) 632-6963.
What languages does Dr. Somasundaram speak?
Dr. Somasundaram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Somasundaram treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Somasundaram 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. Somasundaram. 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
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
What procedures does Dr. Somasundaram perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Somasundaram 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. Somasundaram. 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
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Somasundaram accept my insurance?
Dr. Somasundaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 632-6963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Somasundaram accept in North Port, FL?
Dr. Somasundaram in North Port, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Freedom Health
Geisinger Health Plan
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Somasundaram's office located?
Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram's Primary Practice
18659 Tamiami Trl
North Port, FL 34287
(321) 632-6963
Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram's Practice 3
119 Longwood Ave
Rockledge, FL 32955
(321) 632-6963
What is Dr. Somasundaram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Somasundaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689624728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Somasundaram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Somasundaram
What is Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram's specialty?
Dr. Somasundaram is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near North Port, FL. 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. Somasundaram to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Somasundaram is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Port Charlotte Inc, Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte, Hca Florida Fawcett Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Porur Evalappan Somasundaram accepting new patients in North Port, FL?
Yes, Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Porur Evalappan Somasundaram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Somasundaram's office at (321) 632-6963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Porur Evalappan Somasundaram?
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