26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Badhwar, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Stanford, CA?
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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 and 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, and 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 a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Badhwar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
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
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
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Badhwar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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
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
Advantage
Alignment Healthcare
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Medicare
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Where is Dr. Badhwar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Badhwar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Badhwar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Badhwar's NPI number?A 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?
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