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Dr. Joseph Kiernan, MD

Dr. Joseph Kiernan, MD

Falls Church, VA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kiernan, Interventional Cardiologist in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Joseph Kiernan, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kiernan graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kiernan is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kiernan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kiernan’s office at (703) 573-3494.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kiernan?

    Dr. Joseph Kiernan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Interventional Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kiernan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congestive Heart Failure, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Falls Church/VA community, Dr. Kiernan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine; Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University Of Pittsburg Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1983-1985

    • Medical School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine | Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond

    Is Dr. Kiernan board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kiernan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kiernan speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Kiernan treat?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Kiernan 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. Kiernan. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
    • Pulmonary arterial hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure in Lungs
    • Lung Hypertension
    • High Lung Pressure
    • High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
    • Secondary PAH
    • Lung artery hypertension from other causes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
    • I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Severe Heart Attack (STEMI)
    • Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack
    • STEMI Heart Attack
    • Right Coronary Artery Heart Attack
    • Major Heart Attack
    • STEMI Myocardial Infarction
    • Acute MI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
    • I2111: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving right coronary artery
    • I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Heart Transplant Aftercare
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Post-heart transplant care
    • Heart transplant follow-up
    • Cardiac transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    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:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Which procedures does Dr. Kiernan perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?

    As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Kiernan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kiernan's office.

    Does Dr. Kiernan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kiernan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 573-3494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kiernan accept in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Kiernan in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • USAA

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    Where is Dr. Kiernan's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kiernan's Primary Practice

    2901 Telestar Ct

    Falls Church, VA 22042

    (703) 573-3494

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    Dr. Joseph Kiernan's Practice 2

    19455 Deerfield Ave Ste 306

    Leesburg, VA 20176

    (703) 723-5520

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    Dr. Joseph Kiernan's Practice 3

    1850 Town Center Pkwy Ste 550

    Reston, VA 20190

    (703) 437-5977

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

    Dr. Kiernan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427052406.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kiernan?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Kiernan's specialty?

    Dr. Kiernan is a Interventional Cardiologist near Falls Church, VA. 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. Contact Dr. Kiernan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Kiernan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kiernan is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?

    Explore Interventional Cardiologist with 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 Joseph Kiernan accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kiernan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Kiernan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kiernan's office at (703) 573-3494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Kiernan?

    Please contact Dr. Kiernan's office at (703) 573-3494 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Kiernan have?

    Dr. Joseph Kiernan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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