19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheema, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Huntington, WV?
Where did Dr. Cheema go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St John Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Is Dr. Cheema board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Aamir Cheema, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?
Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Panjabi; Punjabi
- Urdu
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Cheema typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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:
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
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:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Cheema typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 833-3652 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheema accept in Huntington, WV?
Dr. Cheema in Huntington, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Puritan Life Insurance
State of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?
Dr. Aamir Cheema's Primary Practice
2828 1st Ave Ste 510
Huntington, WV 25702
(606) 833-3652
What hospitals are Dr. Cheema affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cheema has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154388254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema