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Dr. Bengt Herweg, MD

Dr. Bengt Herweg, MD

Tampa, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Herweg, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Bengt Herweg, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Herweg graduated from Universitaet Duisburg-Essen and completed his residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiac Electrophysiology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Herweg is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herweg’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herweg’s office at (813) 259-0660.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Herweg?

    Dr. Bengt Herweg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Herweg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pacemakers/Defibrillators, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Tampa/FL community, Dr. Herweg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Herweg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiac Electrophysiology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | A Einstein College M Yeshiva University

    • Medical School: Gesamthochschule Essen, Med Fak, Essen, Germany | Universitaet Duisburg-Essen | Universitaet Duisburg-Essen

    Is Dr. Herweg board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Bengt Herweg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Herweg speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Herweg treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Herweg 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. Herweg. 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
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • SVT
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Rapid Heart Rate
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter

    Also known as:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Other Cardiac Implants
    • Heart Devices
    • Cardiac Grafts
    • Implantable Heart Devices

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Other Cardiomyopathies
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Uncommon heart muscle diseases
    • Rare cardiomyopathy types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I428: Other cardiomyopathies

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Heart
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Intracardiac thrombosis
    • Cardiac thrombus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I513: Intracardiac thrombosis, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does Dr. Herweg perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Herweg performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Herweg. 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:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
    • Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
    • LV Lead Insertion
    • Pacemaker Upgrade Lead

    CPT Codes:

    • 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Defibrillator Generator Replacement
    • ICD Generator Change
    • Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
    • Defibrillator Device Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system

    Does Dr. Herweg accept my insurance?

    Dr. Herweg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 259-0660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Herweg accept in Tampa, FL?

    Dr. Herweg in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Herweg's office located?

    Dr. Bengt Herweg's Primary Practice

    3500 E Fletcher Ave Ste 100

    Tampa, FL 33613

    (813) 259-0660

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    Dr. Bengt Herweg's Practice 2

    2 Tampa General Cir Fl 3

    Tampa, FL 33606

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

    Dr. Herweg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104861319.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herweg?

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

    What is Dr. Bengt Herweg's specialty?

    Dr. Herweg is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Tampa, FL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Herweg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bengt Herweg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Herweg is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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    Is Bengt Herweg accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Bengt Herweg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bengt Herweg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Herweg's office at (813) 259-0660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bengt Herweg?

    Please contact Dr. Herweg's office at (813) 259-0660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bengt Herweg have?

    Dr. Bengt Herweg is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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