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Dr. Ron Waksman, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1982)

Professional interests include: bicuspid aortic valve disease, exercise, aortic aneurysm, and more.

110 Irving Street NW Suite 4B-1
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7464

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street NW Suite 4B-1
Washington, DC 20010

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Some issues Dr. Ron Waksman, MD can help you with:

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.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The last patient was successfully enrolled by Drs. Ron Waksman and Lowell Satler, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.”—"Genesis MedTech Completes Enrollment in its United States Early Feasibility Study Utilizing the J-Valve(tm) Transfemoral System for Patients with Severe Aortic Regurgitation", FOX 2, February 2024

“Ron Waksman, a cardiologist at the Washington Hospital Center and Primary Investigator of the SELUTION SLR (tm) DEB Coronary De Novo study added, "Cordis introduced the first coronary drug-eluting...”—"Cordis Announces the Completed Acquisition of MedAlliance", Channel 8 News, October 2023

“Starting in 1992, BMI engaged in pre-clinical research in animals with Dr. Ron Waksman of Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., (at Emory University until 1997) and Dr. Ian Crocker at...”—"EIN Presswire | Newsmatics", WIVB, March 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

coronary angiogram

left heart catheterization

In 2023, Dr. Ron Waksman, MD had a list price for coronary angiogram, and left heart catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	32
cardiac procedures	122
catheterization	122
diagnostic procedures	66
minimally invasive procedures	122
stent placement (stenting)	24
vascular procedures	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	50
cardiac procedures	99
catheterization	99
diagnostic procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	99
stent placement (stenting)	24
vascular procedures	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	22
cardiac procedures	56
catheterization	56
diagnostic procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	56
stent placement (stenting)	22
vascular procedures	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	58
cardiac procedures	100
catheterization	100
diagnostic procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	100
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	36
cardiac procedures	105
catheterization	105
diagnostic procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	105
stent placement (stenting)	36
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	74
cardiac procedures	132
catheterization	117
diagnostic procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	117
stent placement (stenting)	40
vascular procedures	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	72
cardiac procedures	135
catheterization	103
diagnostic procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	56
cardiac procedures	113
catheterization	91
diagnostic procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	91
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	109
catheterization	96
diagnostic procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	96
stent placement (stenting)	28
vascular procedures	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, catheterization, cardiac procedures and angioplasty.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	60
cardiac procedures	103
catheterization	103
diagnostic procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	34
vascular procedures	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	30
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	19
vascular procedures	30

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	66
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

angioplasty	51
cardiac procedures	100
catheterization	91
diagnostic procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	91
stent placement (stenting)	31
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	20
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1982. He completed residency at ES Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1982)

Residency: ES Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

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.

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ron Waksman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Aetna Classic 3500

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BIOTRONIK INC.	$845,921 Orsiro Mission $266,030	Archive Coronary VI $153,372	AstronPulsar $149,868	Vascular Invervention products $115,934	Tachycardia products $74,660	Other $86,057
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$241,635 BRILINTA $234,181	ANDEXXA $34	$7,420
Boston Scientific Corporation	$92,812 WATCHMAN $15,568	WATCHMAN Access System $13,328	GENERAL THERAPIES $9,197	GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $7,250	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $6,194	Other $41,276
Abbott Laboratories	$79,716 Vascular $41,640	ABSORB $14,881	DRAGONFLY OPSTAR $13,250	Absorb GT1 $3,267	Portico Transcatheter Aortic HV $1,711	Other $4,968
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$62,599 Resolute $38,964	STENTS $22,352	Drug-Coated Balloons $141	VenaSeal $140	Heart Valves $64	Other $938
Other	$178,695 Repatha $37,470	(9520) IGT Devices Undivided $19,150	ZONTIVITY $13,299	Vascular $8,699	Ilaris $6,931	Other $93,146

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,060,638
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$234,608
Travel and Lodging	$161,040
Food and Beverage	$39,373
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000
Other	$2,719

Research Payments

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD has received 802 research payments totaling $14,453,095.

Biography

Dr. Ron Waksman practices adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Waksman's areas of expertise include the following: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), heart bypass surgery (CABG), and atrial fibrillation. He usually is in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Dr. Waksman is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.