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Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes, MD
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Garcia-Cortes, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Garcia-Cortes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garcia-Cortes’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garcia-Cortes’s office.
Is Dr. Garcia-Cortes board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Garcia-Cortes speak?
Dr. Garcia-Cortes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Garcia-Cortes typically treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Garcia-Cortes 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. Garcia-Cortes. 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:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Garcia-Cortes typically perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes 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. Garcia-Cortes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garcia-Cortes accept my insurance?
Dr. Garcia-Cortes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garcia-Cortes accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Garcia-Cortes in Indianapolis, IN 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
SIHO Holding
Unified Group Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garcia-Cortes' office located?
What is Dr. Garcia-Cortes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garcia-Cortes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013145986.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garcia-Cortes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garcia-Cortes
What is Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes's specialty?
Dr. Garcia-Cortes is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Indianapolis, IN.
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. Rafael Garcia-Cortes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garcia-Cortes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Rafael Garcia-Cortes accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Cortes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Garcia-Cortes?
Please contact Dr. Garcia-Cortes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes have?
Dr. Rafael Garcia-Cortes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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