Physician Profile
Walter L. Atiga, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Atiga
Walter L. Atiga, M.D is a healthcare provider in Fargo, ND specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Walter trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. Walter is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows Walter provided 1,885 services to 1,616 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, and evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (701) 364-8900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3000 32ND AVE S
Fargo, ND 58103
44035 Riverside Pkwy Ste 400
Leesburg, VA 20176
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
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
- Pacemaker Infection
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
- Electrical cardioversion
Stroke prevention
- Left atrial appendage closure
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,885 services · 1,616 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
47 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | Procedure | 33249 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
505 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93296 |
200 | 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 |
149 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
83 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
71 | Less 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 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93284 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Destruction of heart conduction tissue to create heart block | Treatment | 93650 |
13 | 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
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 Fargo 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode 3
Providers in ND who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Walter L. Atiga specialize in?
Walter L. Atiga is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Fargo, ND. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Walter L. Atiga located?
Walter L. Atiga is listed at 3000 32Nd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Walter L. Atiga's phone number?
The number on file is (701) 364-8900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Walter L. Atiga?
Walter L. Atiga's National Provider Identifier is 1427050699. 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 Walter L. Atiga train?
Walter L. Atiga attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Walter L. Atiga have?
Walter L. Atiga has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Walter L. Atiga do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Walter L. Atiga performs procedures including insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and insertion of implantable defibrillator system; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or 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.
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