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Interventional Cardiology • NPI #1720104516 Verified Top 3% AR Clinical Volume
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Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD (Little Rock, AR Interventional Cardiology): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: 7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211 • NPI #1720104516 • 26+ Years Clinical Experience • 2,639 Medicare Patients/Yr (97.50th AR Percentile)

Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD is a board-registered Interventional Cardiology specialist in Little Rock, AR (NPI #1720104516) with 26+ years of clinical experience caring for 2,639 Medicare beneficiaries per year (9,605 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.9 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Lendel highly because of his 5.0★ Google profile (15 reviews), which matches 4.8–5.0★ averages on U.S. News, Healthgrades, and WebMD, and because his 97.5th percentile Arkansas CMS volume (2639 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) points to deep procedural experience. His interventional and peripheral cardiology strengths at Arkansas Heart Hospital, combined with consistent praise for communication and trust, support a near-top GreatDoc™™ Rating. The score stays just under perfect because Google has a small review sample and some feedback mentions occasional waits or administrative issues.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 5.0★ (15 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 96/100 (97.50th AR Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.9/5.0 ★
2,639
Medicare Pts/Yr
9,605
CMS Svcs/Yr
98th Pct
AR Volume Rank
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CMS Specialty Experience Top 2% in AR
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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Lendel highly because of his 5.0★ Google profile (15 reviews), which matches 4.8–5.0★ averages on U.S. News, Healthgrades, and WebMD, and because his 97.5th percentile Arkansas CMS volume (2639 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) points to deep procedural experience. His interventional and peripheral cardiology strengths at Arkansas Heart Hospital, combined with consistent praise for communication and trust, support a near-top GreatDoc™™ Rating. The score stays just under perfect because Google has a small review sample and some feedback mentions occasional waits or administrative issues.

Audited via Federal CMS Part B Utilization (NPI #1720104516) • 97.50th AR Volume Percentile Initial Star Rating Baseline
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Does Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD Take My Insurance?

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CMS Part B Assignment
✓ Participating
CPT 99204 / 99214 Superbill
1. Original Medicare Part B ✓ IN-NETWORK

Participating Provider—accepts Medicare-approved assignment + Medigap (Plan G / N / F).

2. Major Commercial PPOs ✓ ACCEPTED

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare PPOs (no PCP referral required).

3. Medicare Advantage / HMO ⚠ IPA AUTH

Advantage PPOs work directly; HMO plans require prior authorization from your contracted Medical Group (IPA).

4. Uninsured / Out-of-Network CPT 99204

Ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and request an itemized CPT 99204 superbill for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.

Original Medicare (Part B) + Medigap Supplement

✓ Verified Participating (Accepts Assignment)
Eligible Tiers: Original Medicare Part B + Plan G, Plan N, Plan F Medigap Supplements

Federal CMS Part B records verify NPI #1720104516 treats 2,639 Medicare beneficiaries/yr and accepts Medicare-approved allowable fees (80% Medicare + 20% Medigap after annual Part B deductible).

Source: CMS PECOS & Part B Public Use File (NPI #1720104516) NPI #1720104516

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

✓ Major PPO Plans Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Prudent Buyer PPO, Employer National PPO, Preferred PPO

Employer and individual PPO plans are widely accepted. Avoid confusing Anthem PPO with Anthem Pathway EPO or Medi-Cal Managed Care HMO, which restrict out-of-group specialists.

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & Regional PPO Index NPI #1720104516

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS National BlueCard)

✓ PPO & BlueCard Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Blue Shield PPO, Platinum/Gold/Silver PPO, Out-of-State BCBS BlueCard PPO

If you have Blue Shield Trio HMO or Access+ HMO, you must first obtain an authorized specialist referral from your assigned Primary Care Medical Group (IPA).

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & BlueCard PPO Network NPI #1720104516

Aetna (CVS Health)

✓ Open Choice PPO & POS II
Eligible Tiers: Aetna Open Choice PPO, Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO (with referral)

Confirm your specific employer group network ID on the back of your Aetna card when scheduling.

Source: Aetna FHIR R4 Provider Directory Standard NPI #1720104516

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

✓ Choice Plus & Options PPO
Eligible Tiers: UHC Choice Plus PPO, Options PPO, Navigate/Select Plus

UHC Medicare Advantage HMO (AARP) plans require your primary care medical group to match the specialist’s contracted IPA; UHC PPO plans allow direct self-referral.

Source: UHC Public FHIR R4 Interoperability API NPI #1720104516

Cigna Healthcare

✓ Open Access Plus (OAP) & PPO
Eligible Tiers: Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna PPO

No primary care referral is required for Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) or PPO plans.

Source: Cigna Public FHIR R4 Provider Directory NPI #1720104516

Medicare Advantage (Part C — Humana, SCAN, Alignment, UHC, Aetna)

⚠ PPO Direct • HMO Needs IPA Auth
Eligible Tiers: Medicare Advantage PPO (Direct); Medicare Advantage HMO (Requires Cedars-Sinai / Contracted IPA Auth)

Unlike Original Medicare Part B (where you can see any participating specialist nationwide), Medicare Advantage HMOs lock you to a specific Medical Group (IPA). Ask the front desk if they are contracted with your specific IPA before booking.

Source: CMS Part C Advantage Network Rules NPI #1720104516

Kaiser Permanente, Commercial HMOs & Medi-Cal / Medicaid

⚠ Out-of-Network / Auth Required
Eligible Tiers: Direct Self-Pay (Request CPT 99204 Superbill) or Out-of-Group Medical Exemption Only

Closed-panel HMOs (like Kaiser Permanente) and narrow-network EPO/Medi-Cal plans generally do not cover independent Beverly Hills private-practice specialists unless you pay cash or obtain a formal gap-exception authorization.

Source: Regional HMO / Closed-Panel Network Rules NPI #1720104516
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Vasili Lendel (NPI #1720104516). Can you confirm that your practice tax ID is in-network with my specific [Carrier Name & Plan Tier] for CPT 99204 (New-Patient Specialist Consult) and CPT 99214 (Established Follow-Up Visit), and let me know if any annual administrative fee applies?”

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1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"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)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

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

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

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What Real Patients Praise vs. Watch Out For

5.0 ★
15 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Clear, Unhurried Communication:** Patients repeatedly say he listens carefully, explains conditions and procedures in plain language, and does not rush visits.
  • **High-Volume Procedural Expertise:** Roughly 9,605 annual procedures and a 97.5th percentile state Medicare volume reflect extensive experience in heart caths, bypass-related care, and peripheral interventions.
  • **Family-Style Bedside Manner:** Long-term and complex-case patients describe him as caring and personable, say he "treats patients like family," and report strong confidence in his skills and the care they received.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Because the clinic is high-volume, book well ahead and ask about earliest-available or cancellation slots. A few reviewers report occasional longer waits or administrative delays, so allow extra time on visit days.
  • Before your first visit, bring your insurance card, referral if your plan requires one, a medication list, and any recent ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, or lab results. Call ahead to confirm coverage and ask whether pre-visit labs or imaging are needed.
Verified Public Google Reviews (7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR)
Andy Zinck
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I have terrible varicose veins. He spent over an hour working diligently to remove my bulging veins. Thank you so much Dr. Lendel. His entire staff seemed happy to be at work and we're all extremely helpful, always trying to do what was best for me.”

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Strawn Freida
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I went to the AR at the heart hospital with heart issues and doctor lendel was the doctor there him and his staff was wonderful. I would recommend him to anyone that needed at heart , doctor”

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Tatyana Stepanenko
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Doctor Lendel was my cardiologist when I was in a hospital recently and he was an amazing Doctor. He stayed late to see and check in with each of his patients. He checked in on patients at 7 pm even though he wasn't on call that day. He really cares about his patients and all the nurses spoke very highly of him. He has”

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Cindy Flowers
★★★★★ (5/5)

“My husband and I are so Thankful for Dr Lendel. He found out what was causing my husbands chest pains, where we thought it was his heart. When it was actually his metformin. Again THANK YOU So MUCH Dr Lendel for saving my husband.”

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Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

What Procedures & Visits Does Dr. Lendel Actually Perform Most?

NPI #1720104516 • 97.50th AR Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Lendel to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—translating each billing code into what happens in the exam room:

What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Little Rock Percentiles

NPI #1720104516 • CBSA Regional • Interventional Cardiology

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Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures (CMS Medicare Part B)

HCPCS Clinical Procedure Description Annual Volume Local Pct
99214 Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up 4,281 94.44th
99213 Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit 2,473 99.44th
93000 In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram 1,237 92.44th
G0439 Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment 951 95.44th
99204 Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit 571 97.44th
96372 Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (165 HCPCS billing breadth) 92 94.44th

Procedural volume for Dr. Lendel is led by HCPCS 99214 (Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up — 4281 annual services, $107–$146 GPCI cash estimate), followed by CPT 99213 (Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit, 2473/yr) and CPT 93000 (In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram, 1237/yr).

Statistical peer benchmarking across AR Interventional Cardiology providers positions Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD in Little Rock at +3.40σ (94.44th city percentile / 97.5th state percentile, 2,639 Medicare beneficiaries), with clinical focus spanning 165 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.

Little Rock Percentile 94.44th

Top 10% Interventional Cardiology volume leader in Little Rock, AR

AR State Percentile 97.50th

9,605 annual services across 2,639 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +3.400σ

Standard deviations from AR Interventional Cardiology mean utilization

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Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Lendel National Provider Identifier NPI #1720104516 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (72211)
Dr. Lendel Little Rock CMS Volume Rank 94.44th Pct (9,605 CMS svcs; Z +3.400σ) CMS Medicare Part B (AR Interventional Cardiology)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 2,639 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (AR)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 97.50th Percentile in AR CMS AR Interventional Cardiology Peer Distribution
Connected Clinical Guides • Conditions, Medications & Trials

Conditions, Medications & Diagnostic Workups Managed at This Practice

Interventional Cardiology • Core Conditions

Primary Conditions & Diagnostic Workups

Plain-English diagnostic cutoffs, 3-zone lab translators, and evidence-graded treatment roadmaps for conditions commonly evaluated in Interventional Cardiology.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib / ICD-10 I48.91) → Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes Hub → Explore All Health A–Z Condition Guides →
CMS NADAC & FDA DailyMed • Medications

Prescriptions, Dosing Rules & Wholesale Prices

Compare real pharmacy acquisition invoices (CMS NADAC) against retail cash prices, meal-timing rules, and organ safety thresholds.

Pantoprazole (Protonix) Wholesale & Taper Guide → Metformin ER vs. IR Dosing & B12 Guide → Explore All Medicines & Wholesale Prices →
NIH DSLD v9 & NEJM Trials • Evidence

Breakthrough Trials & Supplement Stoichiometry

Audit clinical trial Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR & NNT) and TrueDose™ elemental supplement label math before your visit.

NEJM SELECT Trial: Semaglutide -20% MACE → Astaxanthin TrueDose™ Label Stoichiometry → Magnesium Glycinate NIH DSLD Audit →
Practice Location & Booking Info

7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211

NPI #1720104516 • Active Medicare Part B & Commercial PPO Specialist • Confirm your plan tier and any annual administrative fee when booking.

Complete Patient Preparation & Verification Guide • Ranked by What Patients Ask First

The Top 6 Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD—Answered in Plain English

Sequenced by what you need most before booking: (1) Conditions & In-Office Procedures, (2) Medicare, Insurance & Upfront Billing Rules, (3) Day-1 Lab Checklist, Parking & Wait Times, and (4) Credentials, Hospital Affiliations & Local Peer Benchmarks.

01

What is Dr. Lendel's clinical practice focus and patient volume in Little Rock, AR?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Lendel treats 2,639 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 9,605 clinical services per year—ranking in the 98th percentile across AR [1][2].

Annual CMS Part B utilization data tracks every office consultation (CPT 99204/99214), diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic procedure billed for Medicare beneficiaries at 7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211. Maintaining a 98th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Lendel's clinic manages high-complexity Interventional Cardiology cases every week rather than occasional referrals [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Call the clinic front desk ahead of your visit to confirm whether specific diagnostic procedures are performed in-office or referred to an affiliated hospital center.

02

Does Dr. Lendel accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Lendel is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1720104516 in Little Rock, AR, actively treating 2,639 Medicare Part B beneficiaries per year [1][2].

Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for participating Interventional Cardiology specialist visits (CPT 99204/99214) after your annual Part B deductible is met, with Medigap supplemental policies typically covering the remaining 20% coinsurance [2].

Before your appointment at 7 Shackleford West Blvd, confirm that your specific commercial PPO/HMO plan tier or Medicare Advantage network is active with the practice billing tax ID, or ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and an itemized CPT 99204 superbill [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Give the reception desk Dr. Lendel's 10-digit NPI (#1720104516) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD earn a 4.9 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (96/100)?

The Short Answer

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Lendel highly because of his 5.0★ Google profile (15 reviews), which matches 4.8–5.0★ averages on U.S. News, Healthgrades, and WebMD, and because his 97.5th percentile Arkansas CMS volume (2639 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) points to deep procedural experience. His interventional and peripheral cardiology strengths at Arkansas Heart Hospital, combined with consistent praise for communication and trust, support a near-top GreatDoc™™ Rating. The score stays just under perfect because Google has a small review sample and some feedback mentions occasional waits or administrative issues.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (5.0 ★ across 15 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (98th percentile in AR), and 20% bedside communication and credential longevity [1][2][3].

Unlike commercial physician directories where doctors can pay for "Featured" placement, every GreatDoc™ Score on dotMD is calculated directly from federal CMS utilization records (NPI #1720104516) and verified patient feedback.

Before Your Visit

Always check both a specialist's patient review sentiment and their annual CMS procedure volume so you know they actively manage your condition every week.

04

What lab results, imaging records, and questions should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Lendel?

The Short Answer

Bring your last 12 months of sequential blood work (not just a single summary page), prior diagnostic imaging or procedure reports on PDF, and a list of your exact current medications and supplements with doses [3][4].

Because a new-patient Interventional Cardiology consultation (CPT 99204/99205) focuses on longitudinal trends rather than isolated snapshots, having 2–3 prior lab panels side-by-side prevents duplicate blood draws and allows Dr. Lendel to establish a treatment plan on Day 1.

Write down your top 3 symptom priorities in chronological order (when the symptom started, what makes it better or worse, and which medications you have already tried) and hand that sheet to the nurse during rooming so your 15-minute window stays focused.

Before Your Visit

Take clear smartphone photos of the front and back Supplement Facts panels of every vitamin you take—hidden ingredients like high-dose biotin can skew immunoassay lab tests.

05

How can I avoid overpaying at the pharmacy when Dr. Lendel prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at 7 Shackleford West Blvd, ask Dr. Lendel whether a generic first-line option exists and check its federal CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition cost on dotMD [4].

Retail chain pharmacies routinely mark up 3-cent generic maintenance tablets (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, or acid-reflux medications) to $40–$60 cash per month. Asking Dr. Lendel to send 90-day generic maintenance prescriptions to transparent cost-plus pharmacies or checking your insurer's Tier 1 preferred list prevents pharmacy counter sticker shock [4].

Before Your Visit

If a brand-name therapy requires Prior Authorization (PA), ask the clinic's medical assistant which step-therapy labs or prior generic trials must be documented in the chart note before you leave.

06

Where is Dr. Lendel's office located in Little Rock, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Lendel practices at 7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211. Arrive 15 minutes early for new-patient intake and insurance verification [1].

Before leaving the checkout desk, confirm two logistics: (1) whether follow-up lab orders should be drawn fasting in the morning, and (2) whether Dr. Lendel reviews incoming lab results via the patient portal or requires a scheduled follow-up visit (CPT 99213/99214).

Before Your Visit

Save the clinic phone number in your phone contacts and confirm the exact suite number and parking instructions when the office calls to confirm your appointment.

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Verified Primary Registries • CMS NPPES, Medicare Part B & Clinical Guidelines

Federal Physician Records & Clinical Sources ([1]–[4])

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[1]
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Official Registry Record — Dr. Vasili Lendel, MD (NPI #1720104516)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1720104516

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1720104516, primary taxonomy (Interventional Cardiology), and practice location at 7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211.

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[2]
Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners by Provider and Service Dataset (AR Interventional Cardiology Peer Cohort)
CMS Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) (2025) • CMS-PARTB-UTIL-AR

Primary federal claims ledger recording 2,639 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 9,605 billed HCPCS/CPT services (97.50th AR percentile).

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[3]
Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) Assignment & Payer Verification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-PECOS-ENROLL

Confirms federal Medicare Part B participation status and E&M consultation billing standards (CPT 99204/99214).

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[4]
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Pharmacy Invoice Comparison Registry
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-NADAC-2026

Federal wholesale pharmacy acquisition benchmark used to audit generic vs. brand prescription costs ordered during specialist consultations.

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