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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nawabi, Cardiologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kristen Nawabi, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nawabi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nawabi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nawabi’s office at (843) 606-8982.
What languages does Dr. Nawabi speak?
Dr. Nawabi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nawabi treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nawabi 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. Nawabi. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Nawabi perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kristen Nawabi 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. Nawabi's office.
Does Dr. Nawabi accept my insurance?
Dr. Nawabi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 606-8982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nawabi accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Nawabi in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nawabi's office located?
What is Dr. Nawabi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nawabi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497702047.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nawabi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nawabi
What is Dr. Kristen Nawabi's specialty?
Dr. Nawabi is a Cardiologist near Charleston, SC. 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. Nawabi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Nawabi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nawabi is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham 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 Kristen Nawabi accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Nawabi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Nawabi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nawabi's office at (843) 606-8982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Nawabi?
Please contact Dr. Nawabi's office at (843) 606-8982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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