Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rushing, Cardiologist in Dothan, AL?
Where did Dr. Rushing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Cardiovascular Diseases; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Rushing board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sylvia Rushing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rushing speak?
Dr. Rushing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Rushing typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rushing 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. Rushing. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Rushing typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Rushing 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. Rushing. 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:
- 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:
- Ventricular Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Transvenous Pacemaker Placement
- Heart Pacemaker Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33207: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); ventricular
Also known as:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
- IABP Placement
- Percutaneous Balloon Pump
- Heart Assist Device Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
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
Does Dr. Rushing accept my insurance?
Dr. Rushing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 793-9564 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rushing accept in Dothan, AL?
Dr. Rushing in Dothan, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Associated Care Ventures
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Rushing's office located?
Dr. Sylvia Rushing's Primary Practice
4300 W Main St Ste 102
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-9564
What hospitals are Dr. Rushing affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Rushing has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Rushing's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rushing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578562484.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rushing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rushing