Joseph Akar, MD, PhD

Joseph Akar MD, PhD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Cost:
  • Yale University, 800 Howard Avenue, New Haven, CT 06519, (203) 785-4126, Accepting new patients
  • Yale University, 333 Cedar Street, Floor 8, New Haven, CT 06510, (877) 925-3637, Accepting new patients

Conditions Treated

  • Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
  • Atrial flutter
  • Long term blood thinner therapy
  • Sick sinus syndrome
  • Atrial fibrillation (rapid, irregular heart rhythm)
  • Long term aspirin therapy
  • Palpitations (sensation of heart racing, skipping beats)
  • SVT

Specialized Treatments

  • 3-D visualization of heart (intracardiac electrophysiologic 3-D mapping)
  • Cardiac device insertion/replacement
  • Electrophysiology studies (EPS)
  • Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
  • Arrhythmia ablation
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Programmed heart stimulation & pacing

Insurances Accepted

Most common in Connecticut

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Cigna
ConnectiCare
Harvard Pilgrim
Humana
HUSKY Health
Oxford Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare

Others

Allina Health
Anthem HealthKeepers
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross of Idaho
Capital Blue Cross
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CarePartners of Connecticut
CDPHP
Clear Spring Health
Dignity Health
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
First Health
Hartford HealthCare
Highmark
Meritain Health
Molina Healthcare
MultiPlan
Northwell Direct
Oscar
Prime Health Services
Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Sentara Health Plans
UniCare
Wellcare
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.

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