31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishen, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Port Huron, MI?
Dr. Ajay Krishen, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Port Huron, MI. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Krishen graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Cardiac Electrophysiology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society, Michigan State Medical Society, St. Clair County Medical Society. Dr. Krishen is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishen’s office at (810) 985-9681.
Where did Dr. Krishen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: MCV Hospital | Weiler Hospital
Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Cardiac Electrophysiology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Mount Sinai Hospital | All India Institute of Medical Sciences | Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals | Mount Sinai Medical Center | Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program
Medical School: Butler University in Indianapolis
Is Dr. Krishen board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Krishen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Krishen speak?
Dr. Krishen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Krishen treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Krishen 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. Krishen. 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
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Heart Palpitations
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4719: Other supraventricular tachycardia
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4891: Unspecified 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
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Chronic AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Permanent AFib
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4821: Permanent 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Krishen perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Krishen 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. Krishen. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
- Pacemaker generator exchange
- Pacemaker pulse generator replacement
- Pacemaker device replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
- 33229: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; multiple lead system
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:
- 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:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
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
Also known as:
- Insertion of Pacemaker or Defibrillator Lead
- Transvenous Electrode Placement
- Pacemaker Lead Implant
- Defibrillator Wire Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 33216: Insertion of a single transvenous electrode, permanent pacemaker or implantable defibrillator
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- ICD Generator Replacement
- Implantable Defibrillator Exchange
- Dual Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33263: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement (Single Lead)
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Replacement
- Single Lead Defibrillator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33262: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; single lead system
Also known as:
- Relocation of Implantable Defibrillator
- Defibrillator Pocket Revision
- ICD Relocation Surgery
- Move Defibrillator Device
CPT Codes:
- 33223: Relocation of skin pocket for implantable defibrillator
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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Does Dr. Krishen accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 985-9681 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishen accept in Port Huron, MI?
Dr. Krishen in Port Huron, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krishen's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Heart Rhythm Society, Michigan State Medical Society, St. Clair County Medical Society
Member
What is Dr. Krishen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285695452.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishen
What is Dr. Ajay Krishen's specialty?
Dr. Krishen is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Port Huron, MI. 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. Krishen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ajay Krishen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishen is affiliated with McLaren Port Huron, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital, Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital 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
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Is Ajay Krishen accepting new patients in Port Huron, MI?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Krishen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Krishen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishen's office at (810) 985-9681 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Krishen?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Krishen have?
Dr. Ajay Krishen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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