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Who is Dr. Ponnathpur, Cardiologist in Easton, PA?
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Easton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ponnathpur completed his residency at Command Hospital Air Force. Dr. Ponnathpur is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponnathpur’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponnathpur’s office.
Where did Dr. Ponnathpur go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
Residency: Command Hospital Air Force | Medical University of South Carolina College of Me
Medical School: Bangalore University | Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences
What languages does Dr. Ponnathpur speak?
Dr. Ponnathpur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Ponnathpur treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ponnathpur 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. Ponnathpur. 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
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Long QT Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Ponnathpur perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur 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. Ponnathpur's office.
Does Dr. Ponnathpur accept my insurance?
Dr. Ponnathpur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ponnathpur accept in Easton, PA?
Dr. Ponnathpur in Easton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Geisinger Health Plan
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ponnathpur's office located?
What is Dr. Ponnathpur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ponnathpur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588608103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponnathpur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ponnathpur
What is Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur's specialty?
Dr. Ponnathpur is a Cardiologist near Easton, PA. 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. Ponnathpur to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ponnathpur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Luke’s University Health Network - Monroe Campus. 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 Vidyashankar Ponnathpur accepting new patients in Easton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ponnathpur's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vidyashankar Ponnathpur?
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