Physician Profile
Nazem W. Akoum, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akoum
Nazem W. Akoum, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Seattle, WA specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Nazem is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Nazem provided 1,010 services to 670 patients. The services billed most often include evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days, and evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (206) 598-4300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1959 NE PACIFIC ST
Seattle, WA 98195
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
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- 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)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
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
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous 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
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,010 services · 670 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance | Procedure | 33274 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | Procedure | 33340 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
383 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
276 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
126 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation with catheter destruction of abnormality causing atrial fibrillation (uncoordinated contraction of upper chambers of heart) by pulmonary vein isolation | Treatment | 93656 |
39 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
90 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
38 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
15 | Less 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 Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance 2
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Nazem W. Akoum specialize in?
Nazem W. Akoum is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Nazem W. Akoum located?
Nazem W. Akoum is listed at 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Nazem W. Akoum's phone number?
The number on file is (206) 598-4300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nazem W. Akoum?
Nazem W. Akoum's National Provider Identifier is 1265627095. 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 Nazem W. Akoum train?
Nazem W. Akoum attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nazem W. Akoum have?
Nazem W. Akoum has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Nazem W. Akoum do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Nazem W. Akoum performs procedures including insertion of permanent leadless pacemaker using imaging guidance and repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist; provides treatments such as 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, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nazem W. Akoum's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nazem W. Akoum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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