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Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC

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(Mr. Richard Matthew Garibaldi, PA-C)

(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-4545

Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC is in Seattle, WA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

Providence

550 17th Avenue Suite 680
Seattle, WA 98122

(206) 215-4545

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Some issues Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

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:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cardiac stress testing

stress testing

In 2023, Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Washington. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated as in Seattle, WA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC for Medicare patients.

hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated as in Seattle, WA during 2022 were stress testing, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	137
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
stress testing	137

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated as in Seattle, WA during 2023 were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	148
stress testing	44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated as in Seattle, WA were stress testing, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	148
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
stress testing	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	87
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	41
Cancer	10
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Washington.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Richard M. Garibaldi, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$136 WATCHMAN FLX $136
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$107 JARDIANCE $107

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$244

Biography

Mr. Richard Garibaldi's specialty is cardiology (heart disease). Areas of expertise for Mr. Garibaldi include rheumatic heart disease, heart tumor, and cardiac risk reduction. Mr. Garibaldi's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He takes HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Mr. Garibaldi's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Swedish Medical Center.