The highest-paid cardiologist in El Paso, Texas, earns $709,400, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $432,490 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries the…
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Vitruvian Health – Heart & Vascular has added David Fishman, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Fishman is an interventional cardiologist and is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, according to a July 7 news release from…
The realm of possibility in cardiology is ever-expanding, as new technologies and regulatory approvals make conducting cardiovascular procedures outside of a hospital setting increasingly safe and feasible. This trend is reflected by a recent wave of cardiology practices that have…
Cardiovascular Group has added Rahil Rafeedheen, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Rafeedheen is a structural interventional cardiologist specializing in the management of coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, and structural heart conditions, according to a July 16 news release…
Parris Cardiovascular Center has opened a second clinic in Baton Rouge, La., according to a July 14 report from Baton Rouge Business Report. The new location opened part-time in April and will expand gradually. The practice purchased the 22,000-square-foot building…
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Many cardiovascular procedures are more cost effective at ASCs than hospital outpatient departments for patients with Medicare, according to the Medicare.gov procedure price lookup tool. Here are the patient costs for five common cardiovascular procedure costs: 1. Catheter placement in…
Here are four lawsuit involving cardiologists or cardiology practices since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Norman Wang, MD, a cardiologist, lost a lawsuit he filed against the University of Pittsburgh, UPMC, three physicians and a physicians’ group.…
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4 by President Donald Trump, has a number of notable provisions that affect cardiovascular physicians, including student loan and Medicaid changes. Here are 10 ways that the bill impacts the cardiovascular field,…
After several months of delays, Bad Axe, Mich.-based McLaren Thumb Region — part of Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care — has opened its newly expanded cardiology center, The Herald Review reported July 13. The renovated center, which opened July…
Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute has added Dilpat Kumar, MD, to its cardiology staff, according to a July 10 report from Citizen Tribune. Dr. Kumar provides cardiology services including management of care for atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, chest pain, congestive heart…