Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Braastad, Cardiologist in Normal, IL?
Where did Dr. Braastad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Lutheran Hosp-La Crosse, Internal Medicine | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Program
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Braastad board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Braastad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Braastad speak?
Dr. Braastad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Braastad typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Braastad 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. Braastad. 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Braastad typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Braastad 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. Braastad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Braastad accept my insurance?
Dr. Braastad 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. Braastad accept in Normal, IL?
Dr. Braastad in Normal, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Braastad's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Braastad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Braastad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Braastad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Braastad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487619573.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Braastad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Braastad