Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sweat, Cardiologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Thomas Sweat, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sweat completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sweat is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sweat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sweat’s office at (502) 584-2029.
Where did Dr. Sweat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
What languages does Dr. Sweat speak?
Dr. Sweat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sweat treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sweat 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. Sweat. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Sweat perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Sweat 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. Sweat's office.
Does Dr. Sweat accept my insurance?
Dr. Sweat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 584-2029 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sweat accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Sweat in Louisville, KY 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
CommuniCare Advantage
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Sweat's office located?
Dr. Thomas Sweat's Primary Practice
200 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-2029
What is Dr. Sweat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sweat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992758197.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sweat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sweat
What is Dr. Thomas Sweat's specialty?
Dr. Sweat is a Cardiologist near Louisville, KY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Sweat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Sweat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sweat is affiliated with Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, Norton Clark Hospital 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 Thomas Sweat accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Sweat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Sweat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office at (502) 584-2029 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Sweat?
Please contact Dr. Sweat's office at (502) 584-2029 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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