Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in interventional cardiology and nuclear medicine. Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, HCA Florida Healthcare, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGISTS OF GAINESVILLE, PA, The Cardiac and Vascular Institute and HCA Florida North Florida Hospital.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH)
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Heart Attack
A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.
A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:
Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.
Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
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In 2023, Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC performed more cardiac procedures, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Florida.
In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardioversion, Doppler echocardiography, elective external cardioversion, lower extremity arterial duplex, minimally invasive procedures, pelvic duplex ultrasound, stress EKG, testicular duplex ultrasound, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, cardiac imaging, coronary angiogram, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, echocardiogram (echo), left heart catheterization, phlebotomy for lab tests, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2016 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 24 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 23 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 23 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and dementia.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 78 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 51 |
| hospital care | 16 |
| inpatient care | 16 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 78 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 17 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 51 |
| angioplasty | 54 |
| blood draw | 25 |
| cardiac procedures | 1065 |
| cardioversion | 13 |
| catheterization | 157 |
| diagnostic procedures | 76 |
| doctor visit | 938 |
| hospital care | 483 |
| inpatient care | 483 |
| lab tests | 102 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 180 |
| nuclear scan | 101 |
| pelvic imaging | 17 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 27 |
| stress testing | 280 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 740 |
| vascular procedures | 239 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 28 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 16 |
| angioplasty | 58 |
| blood draw | 47 |
| cardiac procedures | 796 |
| catheterization | 172 |
| diagnostic procedures | 85 |
| doctor visit | 799 |
| hospital care | 437 |
| inpatient care | 437 |
| lab tests | 38 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 207 |
| nuclear scan | 82 |
| pelvic imaging | 28 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 29 |
| stress testing | 212 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 617 |
| vascular procedures | 318 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 52 |
|---|---|
| angioplasty | 36 |
| blood draw | 35 |
| cardiac procedures | 858 |
| cardioversion | 25 |
| catheterization | 114 |
| diagnostic procedures | 60 |
| doctor visit | 852 |
| hospital care | 502 |
| inpatient care | 502 |
| lab tests | 42 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 143 |
| nuclear scan | 84 |
| pelvic imaging | 52 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 18 |
| stress testing | 242 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 708 |
| vascular procedures | 266 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Gainesville, FL were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and inpatient care.
| abdominal imaging | 32 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 33 |
| angioplasty | 49 |
| blood draw | 35 |
| cardiac procedures | 699 |
| cardioversion | 19 |
| catheterization | 147 |
| diagnostic procedures | 73 |
| doctor visit | 660 |
| hospital care | 247 |
| inpatient care | 247 |
| lab tests | 60 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 176 |
| nuclear scan | 89 |
| pelvic imaging | 32 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 24 |
| stress testing | 244 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 535 |
| vascular procedures | 274 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
He completed residency at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. He is certified by the interventional cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and vascular interpretation and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Residency: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Board Certification: interventional cardiology, cardiovascular diseases, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and vascular interpretation
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover Health and DOL.
According to our sources, Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 197 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in Gainesville, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nasir Nawaz, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,684
Ablation Therapy Hardware $1,098 |
AMPLATZER $992 |
Xience V coronary stent system $150 |
Optis Coronary Imaging System $107 |
Confirm Rx $100 |
Other $236 |
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$1,711
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $129 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $126 |
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $120 |
$1,336 |
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$1,606
CoreValve Evolut $1,183 |
Resolute $158 |
Integrity $140 |
Advisa $51 |
$74 |
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$1,447
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $1,247 |
FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $200 |
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$1,155
GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $243 |
WATCHMAN FLX $241 |
EKOSONIC $164 |
WATCHMAN Access System $125 |
SYNERGY $120 |
Other $263 |
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$4,117
Impella $881 |
ELIQUIS $288 |
SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $250 |
FFRangio $181 |
PARADISE RENAL DENERVATION SYSTEM $160 |
Other $2,356 |
| $7,707 | |
| $4,371 | |
| $568 | |
| $74 |
Dr. Nasir Nawaz practices interventional cardiology and nuclear medicine. Dr. Nawaz's areas of expertise include the following: myocarditis, cardioversion, and pericarditis. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Aetna appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Nawaz takes. For his residency, Dr. Nawaz trained at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. He is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and HCA Florida Healthcare.
