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Dr. Zelalem Yilma, MD

Dr. Zelalem Yilma, MD

Mesa, AZ

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yilma, Cardiologist in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Zelalem Yilma, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Yilma graduated from University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina and completed her residency at Harlem Hospital Center, Cardiovascular Diseases; Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine. Dr. Yilma is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yilma’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yilma’s office at (480) 632-1577.

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

    • Residency: Harlem Hospital Center, Cardiovascular Diseases; Harlem Hospital Center, Internal Medicine | Harlem Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: University Di Roma La Sapienza Faculty Di Med E Chirurgia Roma Italy | University degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolty di Farmacia e Medicina

    Is Dr. Yilma board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Zelalem Yilma, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Yilma speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Yilma treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Yilma 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. Yilma. 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:

    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain

    What procedures does Dr. Yilma perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Yilma 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. Yilma. 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:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Also known as:

    • Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Chemical Ablation
    • Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
    • Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
    • VenaSeal Procedure
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    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

    Does Dr. Yilma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yilma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 632-1577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yilma accept in Mesa, AZ?

    Dr. Yilma in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • OptumRx

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yilma's office located?

    Dr. Zelalem Yilma's Primary Practice

    6859 E Rembrandt Ave Ste 117

    Mesa, AZ 85212

    (480) 632-1577

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    Dr. Zelalem Yilma's Practice 2

    6740 S Kings Ranch Rd Ste 102

    Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

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    Dr. Zelalem Yilma's Practice 3

    3980 E Riggs Rd Ste 2

    Chandler, AZ 85249

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

    Dr. Yilma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164421251.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yilma?

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

    What is Dr. Zelalem Yilma's specialty?

    Dr. Yilma is a Cardiologist near Mesa, AZ. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Yilma to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zelalem Yilma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yilma is affiliated with Banner Baywood Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Banner Gateway 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 Zelalem Yilma accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Zelalem Yilma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zelalem Yilma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yilma's office at (480) 632-1577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zelalem Yilma?

    Please contact Dr. Yilma's office at (480) 632-1577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Zelalem Yilma have?

    Dr. Zelalem Yilma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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