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Who is Dr. Choucair, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Wassim Choucair, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Choucair completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Washington Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Choucair is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choucair’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choucair’s office at (210) 998-6900.
Where did Dr. Choucair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Washington Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Choucair board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Wassim Choucair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Choucair speak?
Dr. Choucair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Choucair treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Choucair 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. Choucair. 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:
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Slow Heart Rate
- Sudden Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Complete Heart Block
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Familial atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Paroxysmal Tachycardia
- Sudden Rapid Heart Rate
- Intermittent Fast Heartbeat
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I479: Paroxysmal tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I483: Typical atrial flutter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does Dr. Choucair perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Choucair 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. Choucair. 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Pacemaker Battery Removal
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Removal
- Heart Pacemaker Device Removal
- Pacemaker Box Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
- 33233: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator only
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
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:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Removal
- ICD Pulse Generator Removal
- Implantable Defibrillator Explant
- Defibrillator Battery Removal
- Heart Defibrillator Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33241: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator only
Does Dr. Choucair accept my insurance?
Dr. Choucair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 998-6900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choucair accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Choucair in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Care N' Care
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choucair's office located?
Dr. Wassim Choucair's Primary Practice
8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 120
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 998-6900
What is Dr. Choucair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choucair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962496620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choucair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choucair
What is Dr. Wassim Choucair's specialty?
Dr. Choucair is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near San Antonio, 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. Choucair to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wassim Choucair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Choucair is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, Methodist Hospital Texsan. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Wassim Choucair accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Wassim Choucair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wassim Choucair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choucair's office at (210) 998-6900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wassim Choucair?
Please contact Dr. Choucair's office at (210) 998-6900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wassim Choucair have?
Dr. Wassim Choucair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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