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Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana, MD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Matos Santana, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Matos Santana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matos Santana’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matos Santana’s office at (205) 297-9411.
What languages does Dr. Matos Santana speak?
Dr. Matos Santana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Matos Santana typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Matos Santana 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. Matos Santana. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Matos Santana typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana 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. Matos Santana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Matos Santana accept my insurance?
Dr. Matos Santana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 297-9411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Matos Santana accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Matos Santana in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Matos Santana's office located?
Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 297-9411
Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana's Practice 3
1900 University Blvd Bldg 311
Birmingham, AL 35233
What is Dr. Matos Santana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Matos Santana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487020897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matos Santana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Matos Santana
What is Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana's specialty?
Dr. Matos Santana is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.
Is this Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Matos Santana is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Dekalb Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Fayette Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Heriberto Matos Santana accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heriberto Matos Santana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Matos Santana's office at (205) 297-9411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heriberto Matos Santana?
Please contact Dr. Matos Santana's office at (205) 297-9411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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