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Who is Dr. Shah, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Amit Shah, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Shah graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn. Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shah’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shah’s office at (205) 752-0694.
Where did Dr. Shah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shah speak?
Dr. Shah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shah treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Slow Heart Rate
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. Shah perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Shah 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. Shah. 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:
- 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:
- Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
- Transcatheter Pacemaker
- Wireless Pacemaker Implant
- Right Ventricular Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed
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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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
Does Dr. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 752-0694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shah accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Dr. Shah in Tuscaloosa, AL 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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fox-Everett
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Shah's office located?
Dr. Amit Shah's Primary Practice
701 University Blvd E Ste 400
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 752-0694
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275503948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shah
What is Dr. Amit Shah's specialty?
Dr. Shah is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Tuscaloosa, AL. 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. Shah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amit Shah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shah is affiliated with UAB Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Amit Shah accepting new patients in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Yes, Dr. Amit Shah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Shah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shah's office at (205) 752-0694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Shah?
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