Who is Dr. Ferreira, Interventional Cardiologist in Miami, FL?
Where did Dr. Ferreira go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Cardiovascular Diseases; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program
Medical School: University Fed Do Ceara- Cen De Cien- Fortaleza | Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC)
Is Dr. Ferreira board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Ferreira, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ferreira speak?
Dr. Ferreira and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ferreira typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ferreira 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. Ferreira. 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:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ferreira typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ferreira 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. Ferreira. 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:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
- IABP Placement
- Percutaneous Balloon Pump
- Heart Assist Device Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Removal of Heart Assist Balloon
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Removal
- Percutaneous IABP Removal
- Heart Balloon Device Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 33968: Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Does Dr. Ferreira accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferreira accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 585-5259 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferreira accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Ferreira in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ferreira's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ferreira affiliated with?
Dr. Ferreira has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ferreira's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferreira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194754689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferreira?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferreira