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Cardiology Doctors Who Perform the Procedure You Need—and Take Your Insurance.

Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306), 12-lead ECG & Holter/patch rhythm monitoring (CPT 93000 / 93248), stress testing (CPT 93015), and resistant hypertension / ApoB management. Filter by your insurance carrier, state, or procedure below.

4. Complete Physician Directory

All Cardiology Physicians (7,826)

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Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Deepthi Tirunagari, MD

Lawrenceville, GA 30046

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
15th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,277 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Fethi Benraouane, MD

Webster, TX 77598

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
83rd TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (5,671 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Gaurav Parmar, MD

Fargo, ND 58104

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
5th ND Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (874 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Nicole Orr, MD

Norwood, MA 02062

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
8th MA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (888 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$224 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Evan Shalen, MD

Portland, OR 97239

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
9th OR Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (821 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4
★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
5th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (850 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$212 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Daniel Lee, MD

Chicago, IL 60611

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
10th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,047 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$222 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Peter Zimbwa, MD

Minneapolis, MN 55407

★★★★★ 4.7 (25)
5th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (682 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Michael Smith, MD

LA Jolla, CA 92037

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
77th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,633 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Rohit Mital, MD

Scottsdale, AZ 85259

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
98th AZ Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,586 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$210 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Reza Ershadi, MD

Greenville, NC 27834

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
72nd NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,111 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Benjamin Atkeson, MD

Clayton, NC 27520

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
91st NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,066 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Rashmi Raghuvir, MD

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
56th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,505 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$218 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Scott Tomasik, MD

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
76th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,845 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$218 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. John Meek, DO

Muskegon, MI 49444

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
68th MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,926 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Michael Feld, MD

Tarrytown, NY 10591

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
63rd NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,492 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Maurice Jones, MD

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
62nd MI Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,608 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Judith Goldfinger, MD

New York, NY 10029

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
70th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,107 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Wallacy Garcia, MD

Pueblo, CO 81008

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
73rd CO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,311 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$211 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Robert Fraser, MD

Minneapolis, MN 55407

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
84th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,444 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.5

Dr. Zulfiquar Bhatti, MD

Columbus, GA 31904

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
59th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,280 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.5

Dr. Andrew Kotis, DO

Libertyville, IL 60048

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
44th IL Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,845 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$218 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Maxwell Prempeh, MD

Cartersville, GA 30120

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
91st GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (7,124 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.5

Dr. Dahlia Banerji, MD

Middletown, NY 10940

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
39th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,169 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Calvin Madrigal, MD

Liberty, MO 64068

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
57th MO Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (2,937 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. William Wallace, MD

Savannah, GA 31419

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
78th GA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,690 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.5

Dr. Yaoyun Shen, MD

Winston Salem, NC 27157

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
25th NC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,563 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.8

Dr. Sushil Singhi, MD

Rock Hill, SC 29732

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
99th SC Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (11,771 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Kennon Wigley, MD

Bryan, TX 77802

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
88th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (6,985 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.5

Dr. Bruno Cotter, MD

San Diego, CA 92103

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
25th CA Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,801 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Quirino Orlandi, MD

Minneapolis, MN 55407

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
60th MN Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,512 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Stacy Baird, MD

New York, NY 10032

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
13th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,038 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$239 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.7

Dr. Melissa Carry, MD

Dallas, TX 75226

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
76th TX Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (4,751 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$211 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.6

Dr. Thomas Pettei, MD

East Setauket, NY 11733

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
69th NY Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (3,983 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$232 Cash
Cardiology ★ 4.4

Dr. Lindley Avina, MD

Henderson, NV 89052

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)
18th NV Pct

Top Billed Procedure: Established Cardiology Consultation & Hemodynamic Review [CPT 99214] • Transthoracic echocardiography (CPT 93306) & subspecialty diagnostics (1,824 CMS services/yr).

✓ Accepts BlueCross BlueShield ~$209 Cash
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Hypothyroidism, Subclinical TSH Drift (2.5–8.0 mIU/L) or Thyroid Nodule

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"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

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CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

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CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

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