Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Usedom, Cardiologist in Asheville, NC?
Where did Dr. Usedom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nc Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Nc Hosps, Internal Medicine | University Of North Carolina Hospitals | University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Usedom board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. James Usedom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Usedom speak?
Dr. Usedom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Usedom typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Usedom 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. Usedom. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
ICD-10 Codes:
- I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Usedom typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Usedom 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
Please contact Dr. Usedom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Usedom accept my insurance?
Dr. Usedom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 213-0152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Usedom accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Usedom in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Usedom's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Usedom affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Usedom has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Usedom's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Usedom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780680355.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Usedom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Usedom