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Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD

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(3815 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

2002 Medical Parkway Suite 500
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 573-6480

Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD is a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD is affiliated with Luminis Health and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

2002 Medical Parkway Suite 500
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 573-6480

(410) 573-9413

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4175 N Hanson Court Suite 100
Bowie, MD 20716

(301) 809-6880

(301) 805-4233

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1630 Main Street Suite 208
Chester, MD 21619

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Some issues Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD performed more cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2012 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	49
cardiac procedures	849
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	1133
hospital care	679
inpatient care	679
lab tests	185
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	109
stress testing	296
ultrasound (sonogram)	504

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2013 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	41
cardiac procedures	923
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	1162
hospital care	623
inpatient care	623
lab tests	171
minimally invasive procedures	16
nuclear scan	135
stress testing	361
ultrasound (sonogram)	521

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	928
Female	1057

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1573
Black	352
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	709
85 and over	424
Less than 65	133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	39
cardiac procedures	879
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	1082
hospital care	402
inpatient care	402
lab tests	108
minimally invasive procedures	16
nuclear scan	150
stress testing	380
ultrasound (sonogram)	460

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	815
Female	961

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1355
Black	358
Hispanic	30
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	681
From 75 to 84	601
85 and over	344
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	823
cardioversion	19
doctor visit	1276
hospital care	434
inpatient care	434
lab tests	70
minimally invasive procedures	14
nuclear scan	133
stress testing	332
ultrasound (sonogram)	469

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1478
Female	1860

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2538
Black	686
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1262
From 75 to 84	1182
85 and over	658
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	19
cardiac procedures	725
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	1414
hospital care	362
inpatient care	362
nuclear scan	94
stress testing	265
ultrasound (sonogram)	441

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	824
Female	955

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1324
Black	401
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	682
From 75 to 84	593
85 and over	376
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	16
cardiac procedures	807
cardioversion	20
doctor visit	1540
hospital care	363
inpatient care	363
nuclear scan	129
stress testing	341
ultrasound (sonogram)	450

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	788
Female	935

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1286
Black	374
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	601
85 and over	327
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	792
cardioversion	15
doctor visit	1684
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359
nuclear scan	119
stress testing	318
ultrasound (sonogram)	474

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	887
Female	1078

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1488
Black	413
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	744
85 and over	357
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	804
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	1624
hospital care	372
inpatient care	372
nuclear scan	120
stress testing	326
ultrasound (sonogram)	478

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	871
Female	1046

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1465
Black	385
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	683
From 75 to 84	727
85 and over	396
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	632
cardioversion	21
doctor visit	1668
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202
nuclear scan	101
stress testing	236
ultrasound (sonogram)	396

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	795

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1084
Black	356
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	585
From 75 to 84	568
85 and over	268
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	856
cardioversion	26
doctor visit	1772
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
nuclear scan	139
stress testing	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	537

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	887
Female	1035

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1330
Black	502
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	740
85 and over	358
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	912
cardioversion	22
doctor visit	1824
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
nuclear scan	149
stress testing	332
ultrasound (sonogram)	580

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	839
Female	1125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1343
Black	542
Hispanic	0
Asian	25
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	685
From 75 to 84	813
85 and over	363
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated as a cardiologist in Annapolis, MD were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	818
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	1470
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
lab tests	133
minimally invasive procedures	16
nuclear scan	125
stress testing	318
ultrasound (sonogram)	482

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD.

**Gender**
Male	819
Female	986

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	397
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	1344
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	25

**Age**
75 to 84	661
85 and over	351
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	675

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Luminis Health

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. Valeriani R. Bead, 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), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, 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, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, 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. Valeriani R. Bead, 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

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3815 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Annapolis, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-07

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Dr. Bead is an excellent physician and communicator. He is very attentive & he listens to the patient's concerns with an open mind and a caring heart. He Is very professional and courteous. I am pleased to say that he displays these qualities on each of the visits I have had with him. I wish there were more like him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-27

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Dr. Bead is great! He was very interested in what I had to say. He welcomed questions and answered them thoroughly. He is well versed in the role that nutrition plays in heart health and was able to clarify fact from fiction in publications I have read. I did not feel rushed at all. I highly recommend him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-16

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Dr. Bead, as always, was very patient and interactive throughout the entire visit. Very good bedside manner. Listened very well and took copious notes. Tailored my treatment plan according to what we discussed. Wonderful experience with a doctor who truly cares and not just after your money.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-03

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Dr. Bead was delightful. Warm, caring, and reassuring. He explained the procedures that I was to schedule as well as how to protect and conduct myself in the meantime. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-10

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Dr. Bead is a rock star cardiologist, meaning highly rated in my opinion. Very personable and good listener. He is making my health better. He has excellent suggestions on how to maintain good heart health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-18

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Dr. Bead is always the best! Not only is he extremely knowledgeable, but he is the perfect example of a caring physician who truly cares about his patients. He is by far the best doctor I have ever had.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-16

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Dr Bead was very professional and made every effort to make sure I understood what was happening and a great plan to get better. He was like that long lost friend who just wanted to help and comfort me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-29

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Most caring doctor that I have seen. I'm thankful to have found someone that I feel like he listens to me and give me the best advice. Very professional and knowledgeable I feel like I'm in good hands.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-28

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Dr.Bead was very approachable and well prepared for my visit, having printed out my history and being aware of my issues and areas of concern. Very pleasant. His demeanor put me immediately at ease.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-10

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The provider was great. Great tone, great energy. Showed a great concern for my health. Asked questions listened and repeated when my answer when needed. Made me feel very good about myself.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,360 ENTRESTO $1,307	SERELAXIN $52
Boston Scientific Corporation	$267 GENERAL - STENTS $121	GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $121	WATCHMAN $24
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$183 XARELTO $183
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$169 Pradaxa $169
Medtronic, Inc.	$152 SelectSecure $152
Other	$521 Electrophysiology (EP) $137	XARELTO $110	ELIQUIS $102	CardioSight $80	CareLink Express $45	Other $48

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,865
Travel and Lodging	$787

Research Payments

Dr. Valeriani R. Bead, MD has received 19 research payments totaling $43,883.

Biography

Dr. Valeriani Bead is a cardiology (heart disease) specialist. The average patient rating for Dr. Bead is 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: prostate problems, heart bypass surgery (CABG), and eisenmenger syndrome. Dr. Bead seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Bead's hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Health and Luminis Health. Dr. Bead's practice in Bowie, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.