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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Vaitkevicius, Cardiologist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Vaitkevicius is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaitkevicius’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaitkevicius’s office at (313) 996-7280.
What languages does Dr. Vaitkevicius speak?
Dr. Vaitkevicius and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vaitkevicius treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Vaitkevicius 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. Vaitkevicius. 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
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
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 Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, 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
Which procedures does Dr. Vaitkevicius perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius 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. Vaitkevicius' office.
Does Dr. Vaitkevicius accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaitkevicius accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 996-7280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaitkevicius accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Vaitkevicius in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vaitkevicius' office located?
Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius' Primary Practice
18181 Oakwood Blvd Ste 101
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 996-7280
What is Dr. Vaitkevicius's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaitkevicius's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477590461.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaitkevicius?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaitkevicius
What is Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius's specialty?
Dr. Vaitkevicius is a Cardiologist near Dearborn, MI. 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. Vaitkevicius to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vaitkevicius is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Baraga County Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Peter Vaitkevicius accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Vaitkevicius offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaitkevicius's office at (313) 996-7280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Vaitkevicius?
Please contact Dr. Vaitkevicius's office at (313) 996-7280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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