Dr. Philippe Akhrass, MD
Staten Island, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Akhrass, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Philippe Akhrass, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Akhrass graduated from St. Josephs University - Beirut, Lebanon and completed his residency at State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn. Dr. Akhrass is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Akhrass’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Akhrass’s office at (718) 226-6902.
Where did Dr. Akhrass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mount Sinai St Lukes | State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn
Residency: State University of NY Health Science Ctr/Brooklyn
Medical School: St. Josephs University - Beirut, Lebanon
Is Dr. Akhrass board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Philippe Akhrass, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Akhrass speak?
Dr. Akhrass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Akhrass treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akhrass 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. Akhrass. 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
- Heart Palpitations
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Complete Heart Block
- Slow Heart Rate
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
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
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:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Akhrass perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Philippe Akhrass 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Akhrass' office.
Does Dr. Akhrass accept my insurance?
Dr. Akhrass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 226-6902 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Akhrass accept in Staten Island, NY?
Dr. Akhrass in Staten Island, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Other Health Care Provider
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Akhrass' office located?
Dr. Philippe Akhrass' Primary Practice
501 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 226-6902
What is Dr. Akhrass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Akhrass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992762108.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Akhrass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Akhrass
What is Dr. Philippe Akhrass's specialty?
Dr. Akhrass is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Staten Island, NY. 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. Akhrass to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Philippe Akhrass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Akhrass is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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 Philippe Akhrass accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?
Yes, Dr. Philippe Akhrass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Philippe Akhrass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Akhrass's office at (718) 226-6902 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Philippe Akhrass?
Please contact Dr. Akhrass's office at (718) 226-6902 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Philippe Akhrass have?
Dr. Philippe Akhrass is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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