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Who is Dr. Dhanekula, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Leela Dhanekula, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Dhanekula is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dhanekula’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhanekula’s office at (309) 691-4410.
Is Dr. Dhanekula board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Leela Dhanekula, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dhanekula speak?
Dr. Dhanekula and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Dhanekula treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dhanekula 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. Dhanekula. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Complete Heart Block
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does Dr. Dhanekula perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Dhanekula 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. Dhanekula. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Dhanekula accept my insurance?
Dr. Dhanekula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (309) 691-4410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dhanekula accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Dhanekula in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dhanekula's office located?
What is Dr. Dhanekula's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dhanekula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801826938.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhanekula?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dhanekula
What is Dr. Leela Dhanekula's specialty?
Dr. Dhanekula is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Rockford, IL. 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. Dhanekula to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leela Dhanekula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dhanekula is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital 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
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Is Leela Dhanekula accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?
Yes, Dr. Leela Dhanekula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leela Dhanekula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dhanekula's office at (309) 691-4410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leela Dhanekula?
Please contact Dr. Dhanekula's office at (309) 691-4410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leela Dhanekula have?
Dr. Leela Dhanekula is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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