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Dr. Michael Pressel, MD

Pikesville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pressel, Cardiologist in Pikesville, MD?

    Dr. Michael Pressel, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Pikesville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pressel completed his residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Pressel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pressel’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pressel’s office at (410) 321-1224.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Md Med Sys, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa

    Is Dr. Pressel board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Pressel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pressel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pressel treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pressel 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. Pressel. 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:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
    • Having a Pacemaker
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • ICD implant
    • Automatic defibrillator
    • Implanted heart shock device
    • Heart pacemaker
    • Artificial pacemaker
    • Implanted heart device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
    • Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
    • Angioplasty
    • Coronary stent
    • Heart artery graft
    • Angioplasty device

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Pacemaker Part Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Component Care
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Pressel perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Pressel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pressel's office.

    Does Dr. Pressel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pressel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 321-1224 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pressel accept in Pikesville, MD?

    Dr. Pressel in Pikesville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

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    Where is Dr. Pressel's office located?

    Dr. Michael Pressel's Primary Practice

    1838 Greene Tree Rd

    Pikesville, MD 21208

    (410) 321-1224

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    Dr. Michael Pressel's Practice 2

    515 Fairmount Ave

    Towson, MD 21286

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    Dr. Michael Pressel's Practice 3

    515 Fairmount Ave Ste 220

    Baltimore, MD 21286

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

    Dr. Pressel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164439790.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pressel?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Pressel's specialty?

    Dr. Pressel is a Cardiologist near Pikesville, MD. 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. Pressel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Pressel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pressel is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, University Of Maryland St. Joseph 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Michael Pressel accepting new patients in Pikesville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Pressel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Pressel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pressel's office at (410) 321-1224 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Pressel?

    Please contact Dr. Pressel's office at (410) 321-1224 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Pressel have?

    Dr. Michael Pressel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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