Dr. Francisco Cardona, MD
Saint Petersburg, FL
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cardona, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Francisco Cardona, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Petersburg, FL. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Cardona completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cardona is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardona’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardona’s office.
Where did Dr. Cardona go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Mercy Hosp-Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Is Dr. Cardona board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Cardona, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cardona speak?
Dr. Cardona and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cardona treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cardona 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. Cardona. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Complete Heart Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Second-Degree AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Second-degree heart block
- Partial heart block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I441: Atrioventricular block, second degree
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Cardona perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Cardona 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. Cardona. 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:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Left Ventricle Pacing Lead Insertion
- Cardiac Pacing Electrode Placement
- LV Lead Insertion
- Pacemaker Upgrade Lead
CPT Codes:
- 33225: Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of implantable defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator (eg, for upgrade to dual chamber system) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Does Dr. Cardona accept my insurance?
Dr. Cardona 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. Cardona accept in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Dr. Cardona in Saint Petersburg, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Century Healthcare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Freedom Health
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Cardona's office located?
Dr. Francisco Cardona's Primary Practice
6006 49th St N Ste 200
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
What is Dr. Cardona's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cardona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588626410.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardona?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cardona
What is Dr. Francisco Cardona's specialty?
Dr. Cardona is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Saint Petersburg, FL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Cardona to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Francisco Cardona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cardona is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Francisco Cardona accepting new patients in Saint Petersburg, FL?
Yes, Dr. Francisco Cardona is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francisco Cardona offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cardona's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francisco Cardona?
Please contact Dr. Cardona's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francisco Cardona have?
Dr. Francisco Cardona is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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6006 49th St N Ste 200
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709