Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Albizem, Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Haytham Albizem, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Albizem graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Interventional Cardiology; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Albizem is fluent in English, Albanian, and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Albizem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Albizem’s office at (609) 393-0067.
Where did Dr. Albizem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern Ca, Interventional Cardiology; U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Albizem board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Haytham Albizem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Albizem speak?
Dr. Albizem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Albizem typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Albizem 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. Albizem. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Albizem typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Albizem 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. Albizem. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 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)
- 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)
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Secondary Blood Clot Removal from Artery
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy (Secondary)
- Arterial Clot Extraction
- Non-Coronary Thrombectomy
- Bypass Graft Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
- 37186: Secondary percutaneous transluminal thrombectomy (eg, nonprimary mechanical, snare basket, suction technique), noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections, provided in conjunction with another percutaneous intervention other than primary mechanical thrombectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tibial/Peroneal Artery Stent with Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Revascularization
- Tibial Artery Stenting
- Peroneal Artery Atherectomy
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37231: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Does Dr. Albizem accept my insurance?
Dr. Albizem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 393-0067 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Albizem accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Albizem in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Albizem's office located?
Dr. Haytham Albizem's Primary Practice
5600 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
(609) 393-0067
What hospitals are Dr. Albizem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Albizem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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