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. 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 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 as a 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
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Complete Heart Block
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Flutter
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
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:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
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
What procedures does Dr. Akhrass perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Akhrass 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. 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:
- 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:
- 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. 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Other Health Care Provider
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Akhrass' office located?
Dr. Philippe Akhrass' Primary Practice
501 Seaview Ave Ste 200
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, Richmond University Medical Center 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 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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