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Dr. Joseph Souza, MD

Pikeville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Souza, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Joseph Souza, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Pikeville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Souza graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Souza is fluent in English, Korean, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Souza’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Souza’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin

    Is Dr. Souza board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Souza speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Souza treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Souza 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. Souza. 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
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Right Bundle Branch Block
    • Premature Atrial Contractions
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • RBBB
    • Right Heart Block
    • PACs
    • Atrial Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
    • I491: Atrial premature depolarization
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree

    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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Souza perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Souza may include:

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

    Does Dr. Souza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Souza 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. Souza accept in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Souza in Pikeville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Kentucky

    • United Mine Workers of America

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Souza's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Souza's Primary Practice

    911 Bypass Rd Bldg A

    Pikeville, KY 41501

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    Dr. Joseph Souza's Practice 2

    800 Rose St

    Lexington, KY 40536

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    Dr. Joseph Souza's Practice 3

    189 Hospital Dr

    Spruce Pine, NC 28777

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

    Dr. Souza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336145457.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Souza?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Souza's specialty?

    Dr. Souza is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Pikeville, KY. 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. Souza to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Souza is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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 Souza accepting new patients in Pikeville, KY?

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

    Does Dr. Joseph Souza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Souza?

    Please contact Dr. Souza's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Souza have?

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

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