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Who is Dr. Bowens, Cardiologist in Newark, DE?
Dr. Christopher Bowens, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Newark, DE with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowens completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bowens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bowens’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bowens’s office.
Where did Dr. Bowens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Bowens board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bowens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bowens speak?
Dr. Bowens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bowens treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Bowens 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. Bowens. 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
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Other Breathing Problems
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Unusual breathing patterns
- Abnormal respiration
- Breathing irregularities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Having an Animal Tissue Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Bioprosthetic heart valve
- Tissue heart valve
- Animal valve implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z953: Presence of xenogenic heart valve
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bowens perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Bowens may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bowens' office.
Does Dr. Bowens accept my insurance?
Dr. Bowens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bowens accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Bowens in Newark, DE 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Transamerica Life Insurance
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bowens' office located?
What is Dr. Bowens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bowens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487657102.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bowens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bowens
What is Dr. Christopher Bowens's specialty?
Dr. Bowens is a Cardiologist near Newark, DE. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Bowens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Bowens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bowens is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cardiologist?
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Is Christopher Bowens accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Bowens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Bowens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bowens's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Bowens?
Please contact Dr. Bowens's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Bowens have?
Dr. Christopher Bowens is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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