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22 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanker, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Potsdam, NY?
Dr. Amit Shanker, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Potsdam, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Shanker is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanker’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanker’s office at (315) 274-9102.
Where did Dr. Shanker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College
What languages does Dr. Shanker speak?
Dr. Shanker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Shanker treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shanker 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. Shanker. 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
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping 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:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
- Chronic AFib
- Permanent AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- LBBB
- Heart conduction delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Shanker perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amit Shanker 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. Shanker's office.
Does Dr. Shanker accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 274-9102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanker accept in Potsdam, NY?
Dr. Shanker in Potsdam, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Shanker's office located?
What is Dr. Shanker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598761801.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanker
What is Dr. Amit Shanker's specialty?
Dr. Shanker is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Potsdam, NY. 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. Shanker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amit Shanker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanker is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam 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 Amit Shanker accepting new patients in Potsdam, NY?
Yes, Dr. Amit Shanker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Shanker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (315) 274-9102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Shanker?
Please contact Dr. Shanker's office at (315) 274-9102 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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