Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gitter, Cardiologist in Chester, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
Where did Dr. Gitter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Hahnemann University Hospital | Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital Program
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) | HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Gitter board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Howard Gitter, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gitter speak?
Dr. Gitter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Gitter typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Gitter 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. Gitter. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal 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
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Gitter typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Gitter 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. Gitter's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gitter accept my insurance?
Dr. Gitter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 521-0150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gitter accept in Chester, PA?
Dr. Gitter in Chester, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gitter's office located?
Dr. Howard Gitter's Primary Practice
1 Medical Center Blvd Ste 400
Chester, PA 19013
(610) 521-0150
What hospitals are Dr. Gitter affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gitter has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gitter's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gitter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023010444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gitter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gitter