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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vasquez, Interventional Cardiologist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Alejandro Vasquez, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Vasquez graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Vasquez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasquez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasquez’s office at (256) 533-3388.
Where did Dr. Vasquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Fac of Med Francisco Marroquin University | Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Facultad De Medicina | Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vasquez speak?
Dr. Vasquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vasquez treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Vasquez 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. Vasquez. 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.
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Vasquez perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Alejandro Vasquez may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vasquez's office.
Does Dr. Vasquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Vasquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 533-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vasquez accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Vasquez in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
Other TPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vasquez's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Vasquez's Primary Practice
930 Franklin St SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-3388
What is Dr. Vasquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vasquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164493367.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vasquez
What is Dr. Alejandro Vasquez's specialty?
Dr. Vasquez is a Interventional Cardiologist near Huntsville, AL. 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. Contact Dr. Vasquez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Vasquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vasquez is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Alejandro Vasquez accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Vasquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Vasquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vasquez's office at (256) 533-3388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Vasquez?
Please contact Dr. Vasquez's office at (256) 533-3388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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