32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cataldo, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Avondale, AZ?
Where did Dr. Cataldo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ut Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Sisters Charity Hlthcare Sys, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Di Trieste, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Trieste, Italy
What languages does Dr. Cataldo speak?
Dr. Cataldo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Cataldo typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cataldo 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. Cataldo. 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:
- 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Cataldo typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cataldo 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. Cataldo. 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Pacemaker Battery Removal
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
- Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
- Pacemaker Box Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
- 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only
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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cataldo accept my insurance?
Dr. Cataldo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 226-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cataldo accept in Avondale, AZ?
Dr. Cataldo in Avondale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mercy Care
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Summit Administration Services Inc
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cataldo's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cataldo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cataldo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cataldo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cataldo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174526677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cataldo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cataldo