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Interventional Cardiology • NPI #1407894132 Verified Top 9% FL Clinical Volume
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Dr. Vimesh Mithani, MD (Palm Harbor, FL Interventional Cardiology): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: 2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 • NPI #1407894132 • 20+ Years Clinical Experience • 3,133 Medicare Patients/Yr (91.29th FL Percentile)

Dr. Vimesh Mithani, MD is a board-registered Interventional Cardiology specialist in Palm Harbor, FL (NPI #1407894132) with 20+ years of clinical experience caring for 3,133 Medicare beneficiaries per year (8,471 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.2 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Mithani 4.2★ because his 4.0★ Google profile (67 reviews) and similar 3.8–4.0★ ratings on other directories are backed by high clinical volume: 91.29th percentile in Florida CMS data, 99th in Palm Harbor, and 3,133 Medicare beneficiaries per year. His interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease board certifications and 33 years of experience add to this, while the lower scores in reviews mostly concern front-desk service rather than clinical care.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 4.0★ (67 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 94/100 (91.29th FL Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.2/5.0 ★
3,133
Medicare Pts/Yr
8,471
CMS Svcs/Yr
91st Pct
FL Volume Rank
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CMS Specialty Experience Top 9% in FL
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Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Mithani 4.2★ because his 4.0★ Google profile (67 reviews) and similar 3.8–4.0★ ratings on other directories are backed by high clinical volume: 91.29th percentile in Florida CMS data, 99th in Palm Harbor, and 3,133 Medicare beneficiaries per year. His interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease board certifications and 33 years of experience add to this, while the lower scores in reviews mostly concern front-desk service rather than clinical care.

Audited via Federal CMS Part B Utilization (NPI #1407894132) • 91.29th FL Volume Percentile Initial Star Rating Baseline
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Does Dr. Vimesh Mithani, 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 #1407894132 treats 3,133 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 #1407894132) NPI #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132

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 #1407894132
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Vimesh Mithani (NPI #1407894132). 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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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

4.0 ★
67 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Clear, Knowledgeable Communication:** Patients often describe him as knowledgeable, attentive, and a good listener who explains diagnoses and treatment options clearly.
  • **High-Volume Interventional Expertise:** He sits in the 91.29th Florida percentile and 99th Palm Harbor percentile for Medicare volume, with 3,133 Medicare patients a year and a focus on stable angina, atrial fibrillation, and metabolic syndrome.
  • **Responsive Follow-Up:** Some reviewers praise his professionalism, quick follow-up, and responsive office, which suggests good care coordination once they are in his care.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Several reviews mention front-desk rudeness and scheduling miscommunication, so confirm your appointment time and arrival instructions by phone ahead of the visit. His practice is busy, so book early and allow extra time.
  • Bring your insurance card, a current medication list, and any prior ECGs, stress tests, or cardiac imaging. If you need an interpreter, request one when booking and confirm it again before the visit, since one review described a problem with this.
Verified Public Google Reviews (2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL)
Steve Kibbey
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Dr. Mithani is one of the best physician's I have ever had. He is very professional, thorough and compassionate. He has cared for me for the past 5 years, during several hospitalizations. I always feel confident knowing that he is looking out for me. Recently my PCP's practice closed abruptly and he offered to follow m”

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Susan
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Dr Mithani treated me at Mease Countryside Hospital when I had a cardio event which required a stent. His calm and reassuring manner was very helpful during that stressful time. I continue to see him and I recommend him to anyone in need of cardiac care. Dr. Mithani is the best!”

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Katie Taylor
★★★★★ (5/5)

“As a retired registered nurse, I have known many physicians. Dr. Mithani is one of the best. I have found him to be patient, caring and professional as is all of his staff. I feel blessed to have him as my cardiologist”

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Gloria McEnnan
★★★★★ (5/5)

“Dr. Mithani is the best cardiologist in the área. His knowledge, kindness and care has saved my husband’s life not only once, but there times. I am grateful for him and we, my husband and i, highly recommend him.”

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Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

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

NPI #1407894132 • 91.29th FL Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Mithani 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 & Palm Harbor Percentiles

NPI #1407894132 • 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 3,377 99th
99213 Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit 1,951 97th
93000 In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram 976 94th
G0439 Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment 750 99.5th
99204 Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit 450 99.5th
96372 Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (59 HCPCS billing breadth) 967 99th

Dr. Mithani's longitudinal care intensity (2.7 billed units per patient across 3133 individuals) centers on 99214 (3377 annual units) and 99213 ($111–$152 cash range).

Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (CMS DAC Verified) (Class of 2006), Dr. Vimesh Mithani, MD (NPI #1407894132) practices Interventional Cardiology in Palm Harbor, FL (34684) with sub-specialty concentration in 59 Active CMS HCPCS Codes, recording 8,471 annual CMS services across 3,133 distinct beneficiaries—placing this practice as a top-decile high-throughput specialist (99th percentile in Palm Harbor) (+1.05σ vs FL state mean, 91.29th statewide percentile).

Palm Harbor Percentile 99.00th

Top 10% Interventional Cardiology volume leader in Palm Harbor, FL

FL State Percentile 91.29th

8,471 annual services across 3,133 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +1.052σ

Standard deviations from FL Interventional Cardiology mean utilization

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Dr. Vimesh Mithani, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Mithani National Provider Identifier NPI #1407894132 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (34684)
Dr. Mithani Palm Harbor CMS Volume Rank 99.00th Pct (8,471 CMS svcs; Z +1.052σ) CMS Medicare Part B (FL Interventional Cardiology)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 3,133 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (FL)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 91.29th Percentile in FL CMS FL 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

2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

NPI #1407894132 • 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. Vimesh Mithani, 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. Mithani's clinical practice focus and patient volume in Palm Harbor, FL?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Mithani treats 3,133 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 8,471 clinical services per year—ranking in the 91th percentile across FL [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 2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Maintaining a 91th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Mithani'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. Mithani accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Mithani is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1407894132 in Palm Harbor, FL, actively treating 3,133 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 2676 W Lake Rd, 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. Mithani's 10-digit NPI (#1407894132) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Vimesh Mithani, MD earn a 4.2 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (84/100)?

The Short Answer

Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Mithani 4.2★ because his 4.0★ Google profile (67 reviews) and similar 3.8–4.0★ ratings on other directories are backed by high clinical volume: 91.29th percentile in Florida CMS data, 99th in Palm Harbor, and 3,133 Medicare beneficiaries per year. His interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease board certifications and 33 years of experience add to this, while the lower scores in reviews mostly concern front-desk service rather than clinical care.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (4.0 ★ across 67 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (91th percentile in FL), 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 #1407894132) 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. Mithani?

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. Mithani 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. Mithani prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at 2676 W Lake Rd, ask Dr. Mithani 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. Mithani 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. Mithani's office located in Palm Harbor, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Mithani practices at 2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. 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. Mithani 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.

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. Vimesh Mithani, MD (NPI #1407894132)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1407894132

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1407894132, primary taxonomy (Interventional Cardiology), and practice location at 2676 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684.

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

Primary federal claims ledger recording 3,133 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 8,471 billed HCPCS/CPT services (91.29th FL 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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