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Dr. Kushani Gajjar

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Rochester, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gajjar, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Kushani Gajjar is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gajjar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gajjar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gajjar’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What languages does Dr. Gajjar speak?

    Dr. Gajjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Gajjar typically treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Gajjar 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. Gajjar. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
    • Infected Cardiovascular Implant
    • Heart Device Infection
    • Vascular Graft Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    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:

    • Having a Heart Assist Device
    • Ventricular assist device (VAD)
    • Artificial heart pump
    • Cardiac support device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95811: Presence of heart assist device

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Gajjar typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kushani Gajjar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gajjar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gajjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gajjar accept in Rochester, NY?

    Dr. Gajjar in Rochester, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independent Health Association

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gajjar's office located?

    Dr. Kushani Gajjar's Primary Practice

    601 Elmwood Ave

    Rochester, NY 14642

    (507) 284-2511

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    Dr. Kushani Gajjar's Practice 2

    82 Holland St

    Rochester, NY 14605

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    Dr. Kushani Gajjar's Practice 3

    140 Canal View Blvd Ste 102

    Rochester, NY 14623

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    What is Dr. Gajjar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gajjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750732160.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gajjar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gajjar

    What is Dr. Kushani Gajjar's specialty?

    Dr. Gajjar is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Rochester, NY.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

    Is Dr. Kushani Gajjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gajjar is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Cayuga Medical Center, Upstate University Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Kenmore Mercy 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

    When to see an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Kushani Gajjar accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kushani Gajjar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kushani Gajjar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kushani Gajjar?

    Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office at (507) 284-2511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gajjar's office located?

    Dr. Gajjar's office is located in Rochester, NY.