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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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 as a 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
What procedures does Dr. Souza perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Souza 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. 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
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:
- 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
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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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
State of Kentucky
State of Tennessee
United Mine Workers of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Souza's office located?
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 Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Paducah, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, UK King's Daughters Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 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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