Who is Dr. Colombowala, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Ilyas Colombowala, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Colombowala graduated from Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Colombowala is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colombowala’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colombowala’s office at (208) 302-0000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Colombowala?
Dr. Ilyas Colombowala, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist 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. Colombowala empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation, Genetic Arrhythmias, Long QT Interval Syndrome, Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Radiofrequency Ablation, Sarcoidosis-Cardiac, Sudden Death Prevention, Syncope, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Houston/TX community, Dr. Colombowala is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Colombowala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Colombowala speak?
Dr. Colombowala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Colombowala treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Colombowala 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. Colombowala. 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
Atrial Flutter
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Heart Palpitations
Ventricular Tachycardia
Premature Ventricular Contractions
Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
Complete Heart Block
Arrhythmia
Sick sinus syndrome
Familial atrial fibrillation
Afib
A-fib
Irregular heart rhythm
Persistent atrial fibrillation
Sinus Node Dysfunction
Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
SSS
A-flutter
Heart flutter
Rapid atrial rhythm
SVT
Fast heart rate
Rapid heartbeat
Skipped Heartbeat
Fluttering Heart
Pounding Heart
VT
V-tach
Fast heart rhythm
PVCs
Ventricular Ectopic Beats
Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
Cardiac Dysrhythmia
Irregular Heartbeat
Heart Rhythm Problems
Complete AV Block
Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
I495: Sick sinus syndrome
I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
R002: Palpitations
I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
I483: Typical atrial flutter
I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
Having a Pacemaker
Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
ICD implant
Automatic defibrillator
Implanted heart shock device
Heart pacemaker
Artificial pacemaker
Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
Heart Muscle Disease
Enlarged Heart
Enlarged heart muscle
DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
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:
Fainting
Syncope
Passing out
Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Colombowala perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Colombowala 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. Colombowala. 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:
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:
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:
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
Does Dr. Colombowala accept my insurance?
Dr. Colombowala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 302-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colombowala accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Colombowala in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ilyas Colombowala?
Dr. Colombowala has appointments available at his Houston, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Colombowala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colombowala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730194150.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colombowala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colombowala
What is Dr. Ilyas Colombowala's specialty?
Dr. Colombowala is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Houston, TX.
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. Colombowala to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ilyas Colombowala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colombowala is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise 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 Ilyas Colombowala accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ilyas Colombowala is accepting new patients at this time.
Dr. Mohammed Aslam, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified.