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Who is Dr. Vargas Pelaez, Cardiologist in Hollywood, FL?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vargas Pelaez?
Dr. Alvaro Vargas Pelaez is a highly-rated, board-certified Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vargas Pelaez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Cardiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Hollywood, FL community, Dr. Vargas Pelaez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Vargas Pelaez speak?
Dr. Vargas Pelaez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Vargas Pelaez typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Vargas Pelaez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vargas Pelaez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Vargas Pelaez typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Vargas Pelaez may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
Please contact Dr. Vargas Pelaez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas Pelaez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas Pelaez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 265-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas Pelaez accept in Hollywood, FL?
Dr. Vargas Pelaez in Hollywood, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Century Healthcare
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Vargas Pelaez's office located?
Dr. Alvaro Vargas Pelaez's Primary Practice
1150 N 35th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 265-7900
What hospitals are Dr. Vargas Pelaez affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Vargas Pelaez has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vargas Pelaez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas Pelaez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043743529.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas Pelaez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas Pelaez