Who is Dr. Metkus, Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA?
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Where did Dr. Metkus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Temple Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Abington Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Is Dr. Metkus board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Metkus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Metkus speak?
Dr. Metkus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Metkus typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Metkus 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. Metkus. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Metkus typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Metkus 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. Metkus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Metkus accept my insurance?
Dr. Metkus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metkus accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Metkus in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Jefferson Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Metkus' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Metkus affiliated with?
Dr. Metkus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Metkus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metkus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619947116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metkus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metkus