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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Towe, Interventional Cardiologist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Kenneth Towe, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Towe graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Towe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Towe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Towe’s office at (239) 938-2000.
Where did Dr. Towe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Al Hosp, Internal Medicine | University Of Al Hospital | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
Is Dr. Towe board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Towe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Towe speak?
Dr. Towe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Towe typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Towe 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. Towe. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Towe typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Towe 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. Towe. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Towe accept my insurance?
Dr. Towe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 938-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Towe accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Towe in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Towe's office located?
What is Dr. Towe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Towe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417985078.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Towe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Towe
What is Dr. Kenneth Towe's specialty?
Dr. Towe is a Interventional Cardiologist near Fort Myers, FL.
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 this Dr. Kenneth Towe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Towe 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
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Is Kenneth Towe accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Towe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Towe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Towe's office at (239) 938-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Towe?
Please contact Dr. Towe's office at (239) 938-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Towe have?
Dr. Kenneth Towe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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