26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badhwar, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Nitish Badhwar, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Badhwar graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi India. Dr. Badhwar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Badhwar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Badhwar’s office at (650) 723-4000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Badhwar?
Dr. Nitish Badhwar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Badhwar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Badhwar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Badhwar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi India
What languages does Dr. Badhwar speak?
Dr. Badhwar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Badhwar treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Badhwar 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. Badhwar. 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
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Fast Heartbeat
- Heart Palpitations
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
What procedures does Dr. Badhwar perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Badhwar 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. Badhwar. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Does Dr. Badhwar accept my insurance?
Dr. Badhwar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badhwar accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Badhwar in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health Plan
Blue Shield of California
CNA Insurance
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Badhwar's office located?
What is Dr. Badhwar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badhwar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619928892.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badhwar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badhwar
What is Dr. Nitish Badhwar's specialty?
Dr. Badhwar is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Stanford, CA. 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. Badhwar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nitish Badhwar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Badhwar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus 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 Nitish Badhwar accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nitish Badhwar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nitish Badhwar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Badhwar's office at (650) 723-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nitish Badhwar?
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