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Dr. Kevin Rist, MD

Dr. Kevin Rist, MD

Wausau, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rist, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Kevin Rist, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rist graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Case Westrn Res U Afl Hsp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Rist is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rist’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rist’s office at (715) 847-2611.

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

    • Residency: Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Case Westrn Res U Afl Hsp, Internal Medicine | University Hospitals Of Cleveland | University of Minnesota Medical School Program

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth | Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Rist board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Rist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Rist speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Rist treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Rist 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. Rist. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Ventricular Tachycardia
    • Atrial Flutter
    • Premature Ventricular Contractions
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • VT
    • V-tach
    • Fast heart rhythm
    • A-flutter
    • Heart flutter
    • Rapid atrial rhythm
    • PVCs
    • Ventricular Ectopic Beats
    • Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
    • I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
    • I493: Ventricular premature depolarization

    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:

    • Other Heart Device Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
    • Other Implanted Heart Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Management
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • AICD Management
    • Defibrillator Adjustment
    • ICD Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    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. Rist perform?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Rist 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. Rist. 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:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement
    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker generator exchange
    • Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
    • Pacemaker device replacement
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Rist accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (715) 847-2611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rist accept in Wausau, WI?

    Dr. Rist in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PreferredOne

    • Security Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Rist's office located?

    Dr. Kevin Rist's Primary Practice

    500 Wind Ridge Dr

    Wausau, WI 54401

    (715) 847-2611

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    Dr. Kevin Rist's Practice 2

    601 S Center Ave

    Merrill, WI 54452

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    Dr. Kevin Rist's Practice 3

    135 S Gibson St

    Medford, WI 54451

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

    Dr. Rist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497734750.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rist?

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

    What is Dr. Kevin Rist's specialty?

    Dr. Rist is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Wausau, WI. 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. Rist to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kevin Rist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rist is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Weston, ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah 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 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?

    Explore Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kevin Rist accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Kevin Rist is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kevin Rist offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rist's office at (715) 847-2611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kevin Rist?

    Please contact Dr. Rist's office at (715) 847-2611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kevin Rist have?

    Dr. Kevin Rist is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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