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- 505 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301
About Dr. Assal
Chafik Assal, M.D. practices clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Charleston, WV. Chafik is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Chafik provided 4,403 services to 3,425 patients. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, and evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083889109.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (304) 720-8822
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
505 CAPITOL ST
Charleston, WV 25301
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
- Heart block
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Most searched conditions
Autonomic disorders
Device complications
Procedures & services
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
- Cryoablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,403 services · 3,425 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | Procedure | 33249 |
17 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
1,925 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
878 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
389 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system | Treatment | 93288 |
288 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
157 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93289 |
125 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
70 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional | Treatment | 93228 |
62 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists in Charleston 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of implantable defibrillator system 1
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Chafik Assal?
Chafik Assal is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Charleston, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Chafik Assal's address?
Chafik Assal is listed at 505 Capitol St, Charleston, WV 25301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Chafik Assal?
The number on file is (304) 720-8822. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Chafik Assal?
Chafik Assal's National Provider Identifier is 1083889109. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Chafik Assal train?
Chafik Assal attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Chafik Assal have?
Chafik Assal has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Chafik Assal perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Chafik Assal performs procedures including insertion of implantable defibrillator system and insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Chafik Assal's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Chafik Assal. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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