Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaskes, Cardiologist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Michael Chaskes, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chaskes completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Cardiology, Maimonides Medical Society, NEW YORK SYATE MEDICAL SOCIETY, and ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY. Dr. Chaskes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaskes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaskes’s office.
Where did Dr. Chaskes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine | VA WNY Healthcare System | Buffalo General Medical Center
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny
What languages does Dr. Chaskes speak?
Dr. Chaskes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chaskes treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Chaskes 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. Chaskes. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
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:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
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
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Which procedures does Dr. Chaskes perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Chaskes 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. Chaskes' office.
Does Dr. Chaskes accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaskes 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. Chaskes accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Chaskes in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Chaskes' office located?
Dr. Michael Chaskes' Practice 2
705 Maple Rd Ste 300
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 710-8266
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Medical Association
Member
American College of Cardiology
Member
Maimonides Medical Society
Member
NEW YORK SYATE MEDICAL SOCIETY
Member
ERIE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Member
What is Dr. Chaskes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaskes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215971395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaskes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaskes
What is Dr. Michael Chaskes's specialty?
Dr. Chaskes is a Cardiologist near Buffalo, NY. 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. Chaskes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Chaskes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaskes is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Michael Chaskes accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Chaskes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Chaskes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaskes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Chaskes?
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