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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 here.
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:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
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
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gajjar's office located?
What is Dr. Gajjar's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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
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Is 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 Kushani Gajjar?
Please contact Dr. Gajjar's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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