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Dr. Sean Tierney, MD

Palos Heights, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tierney, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Palos Heights, IL?

    Dr. Sean Tierney, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Palos Heights, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tierney graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Tierney is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tierney’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tierney’s office at (815) 823-8200.

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

    • Residency: Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Loyola Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Loyola University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | Albany Medical College of Union University

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

    Yes, Dr. Sean Tierney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tierney speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tierney treat?

    As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Tierney 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. Tierney. 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
    • Complete Heart Block
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Complete AV Block
    • Third-Degree Heart Block
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pacemaker Part Management
    • Pacemaker Battery Check
    • Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
    • Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Component Care
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
    • Pacemaker Battery Testing
    • Cardiac Pacing Device Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
    • Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]

    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:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does Dr. Tierney perform?

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

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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 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

    Does Dr. Tierney accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tierney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 823-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tierney accept in Palos Heights, IL?

    Dr. Tierney in Palos Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tierney's office located?

    Dr. Sean Tierney's Primary Practice

    12251 S 80th Ave

    Palos Heights, IL 60463

    (815) 823-8200

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    Dr. Sean Tierney's Practice 2

    3249 Oak Park Ave

    Berwyn, IL 60402

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    Dr. Sean Tierney's Practice 3

    333 Madison St

    Joliet, IL 60435

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

    Dr. Tierney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457315624.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tierney?

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

    What is Dr. Sean Tierney's specialty?

    Dr. Tierney is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Palos Heights, IL. 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. Tierney to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sean Tierney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tierney is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, Northwestern Memorial 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 Sean Tierney accepting new patients in Palos Heights, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Sean Tierney is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sean Tierney offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tierney's office at (815) 823-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sean Tierney?

    Please contact Dr. Tierney's office at (815) 823-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sean Tierney have?

    Dr. Sean Tierney is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.

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