Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortiz, Interventional Cardiologist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Fernando Ortiz, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ortiz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortiz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortiz’s office at (352) 375-1212.
What languages does Dr. Ortiz speak?
Dr. Ortiz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ortiz typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ortiz 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. Ortiz. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Atypical Angina
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ortiz typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ortiz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ortiz. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Ortiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortiz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 375-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortiz accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Ortiz in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ortiz's office located?
Dr. Fernando Ortiz's Primary Practice
4645 NW 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 375-1212
What is Dr. Ortiz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013350636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortiz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortiz
What is Dr. Fernando Ortiz's specialty?
Dr. Ortiz is a Interventional Cardiologist near Gainesville, FL.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Fernando Ortiz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ortiz is affiliated with Hca Florida North Florida Hospital, Hca Florida Capital Hospital, Uf Health Leesburg 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 Fernando Ortiz accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Ortiz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Ortiz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz's office at (352) 375-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Ortiz?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz's office at (352) 375-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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