Compare 237 cardiologists in Phoenix, AZ. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
237
Cardiologists
100%
Accepting patients
85%
Most common: MD
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Phoenix healthcare runs on two engines: Banner Health, which operates the largest network of hospitals and clinics across the Valley, and Mayo Clinic, which draws patients from across the Southwest for complex specialty cases. The sheer sprawl of the metro means your ZIP code often matters more than your condition when choosing where to go.
Phoenix has 237 cardiologists. The most common credential is MD (85%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The Valley of the Sun stretches over 500 square miles, so most people drive to appointments. Hospital clusters follow the freeway system: Banner Desert along the US-60 in the East Valley, Mayo Clinic near the Loop 101 in northeast Phoenix, and St. Joseph's anchoring the I-17 corridor downtown. Light rail connects a few Midtown medical offices, but a car is essentially required.
Providers practice throughout Phoenix. Scottsdale (nearby) is honorHealth and Mayo Clinic Hospital in Scottsdale provide nationally ranked care in this neighboring city. Arcadia is an established neighborhood between Camelback Mountain and Old Town Scottsdale, with specialty practices along Camelback Road. Downtown Phoenix is banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital serve the urban core. Biltmore Area is an upscale corridor along 24th Street with concierge practices and specialty medical offices.
Nearby hospitals include Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Local training programs run through University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix campus). Mayo Clinic Phoenix is part of the top-ranked Mayo Clinic system and a major destination for specialty care in the Southwest.
A first cardiology visit involves a detailed medical history, physical exam (including listening to your heart and checking your blood pressure in both arms), and an electrocardiogram (EKG). Depending on your symptoms, the cardiologist may order an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), stress test, or blood work. They will explain their findings and outline a treatment plan.
New patients at Banner or Mayo clinics should use their online portals to pre-fill intake forms. Wait times for specialists can be shorter in Chandler and Gilbert compared to central Phoenix.
See a cardiologist if you have chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath with exertion, heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat, a family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure that is hard to control, high cholesterol not responding to lifestyle changes, dizziness or fainting episodes, or if your PCP detects a heart murmur or abnormal EKG.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · EKG: $200-500 · Echocardiogram: $1,000-3,000 · Stress test: $500-2,000
Heat-related illness is a real public health concern from May through September. Primary care doctors routinely counsel patients on hydration, medication interactions with heat, and signs of heat exhaustion.
Chest pain has many causes, from muscle strain to heart disease. A cardiologist performs the testing needed to determine whether your heart is the source and develops a treatment plan if it is.
A heart that beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly may need treatment. Cardiologists use EKGs, Holter monitors, and other tools to diagnose the rhythm problem and determine the best approach.
Heart failure does not mean the heart has stopped. It means it is not pumping as efficiently as it should. Cardiologists manage this condition with medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring to keep you stable.
When blood pressure is resistant to standard treatment or is causing organ damage, a cardiologist provides advanced evaluation and treatment strategies beyond what primary care typically offers.
Recovering from a cardiac event requires close monitoring, medication optimization, and cardiac rehabilitation. Your cardiologist guides the recovery process and works to prevent future events.
Phoenix, AZ has 237 licensed cardiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of cardiologists in Phoenix, AZ are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
AHCCCS (Arizona's Medicaid program) is widely accepted at Banner and Dignity Health facilities. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare are the most common commercial carriers. Many Mayo Clinic providers require specific referral pathways.
Office visit copays range from $30 to $75. An EKG costs $200 to $500. Echocardiograms run $1,000 to $3,000. Stress tests range from $500 to $2,000. Actual costs in Phoenix, AZ depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Cardiology tests often require prior authorization from your insurer. Cardiac rehabilitation is covered by most plans after qualifying events like a heart attack or heart surgery.
Phoenix is dominated by Banner Health and Dignity Health networks, with Mayo Clinic serving as the regional specialty referral center. Check which system your insurance covers first, since crossing networks can mean a long drive across the Valley.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Phoenix, AZ, 85% hold the MD credential and 8% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
79% of cardiologists in Phoenix, AZ accept Medicare. Medicare covers cardiology visits, diagnostic tests, and cardiac rehabilitation. Most cardiovascular procedures are covered under Part B or Part A (inpatient). Prior authorization may be needed for some tests. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Newer facilities in Gilbert, Chandler, and north Phoenix (Banner Gateway, Mercy Gilbert, HonorHealth Deer Valley) tend to have shorter waits than the downtown trauma centers. Banner and Dignity Health both publish estimated wait times online.
Yes. Banner Gateway in Gilbert and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center have expanded significantly. Mayo Clinic's main campus in northeast Phoenix is also accessible from the East Valley via the Loop 202.
Top accepted carriers in Phoenix, AZ include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-53901, qhp-17091, and cigna.
Cardiology visits are covered under medical insurance as specialist visits. You may need a referral from your PCP depending on your plan type (HMO vs. PPO). Tests like echocardiograms and stress tests are generally covered when ordered for medical reasons but may require prior authorization. Cardiac rehabilitation after a heart event is covered by most plans.