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Dr. Ferdos Pohlel, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

Athens, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pohlel, Interventional Cardiologist in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Ferdos Pohlel, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pohlel completed his residency at Emory University School Of Med. Dr. Pohlel is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pohlel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pohlel’s office.

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

    • Residency: Emory University School Of Med

    What languages does Dr. Pohlel speak?

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

    • English
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Pohlel typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Pohlel 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. Pohlel. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Heart Disease Screening
    • Vascular Disease Check
    • Cardiac Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Pohlel typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Pohlel 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. Pohlel. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Pohlel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pohlel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pohlel accept in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Pohlel in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliant Health Plans

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pohlel's office located?

    Msb 2nd Floor

    1199 Prince Ave Fl 2

    Athens, GA 30606

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    Dr. Ferdos Pohlel's Practice 2

    33 Chestnut St

    Elberton, GA 30635

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    Dr. Ferdos Pohlel's Practice 3

    209 Mercer Pl

    Commerce, GA 30529

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

    Dr. Pohlel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407892326.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pohlel?

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

    What is Dr. Ferdos Pohlel's specialty?

    Dr. Pohlel is an Interventional Cardiologist near Athens, GA.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is Dr. Ferdos Pohlel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pohlel is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga 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

    When to see an Interventional Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Interventional Cardiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Ferdos Pohlel accepting new patients in Athens, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Ferdos Pohlel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ferdos Pohlel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pohlel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ferdos Pohlel?

    Please contact Dr. Pohlel's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pohlel's office located?

    Dr. Pohlel's offices are located in Athens, GA, Elberton, GA, and Commerce, GA.