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Who is Dr. Brar, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Vijaywant Brar, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Brar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brar’s office at (318) 212-9440.
What languages does Dr. Brar speak?
Dr. Brar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brar treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Brar 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. Brar. 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
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 Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cardiac and Vascular Implant
- Heart Device
- Blood Vessel Graft
- Cardiovascular Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z959: Presence of cardiac and vascular implant and graft, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Brar perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vijaywant Brar 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. Brar's office.
Does Dr. Brar accept my insurance?
Dr. Brar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-9440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brar accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Brar in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brar's office located?
What is Dr. Brar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194166686.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brar
What is Dr. Vijaywant Brar's specialty?
Dr. Brar is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Shreveport, LA. 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. Brar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijaywant Brar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brar is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary 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
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Is Vijaywant Brar accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Vijaywant Brar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaywant Brar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brar's office at (318) 212-9440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaywant Brar?
Please contact Dr. Brar's office at (318) 212-9440 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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