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Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD

Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)
Professional interests include: tachycardia (very fast heart rate), implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and more.
2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Mail Code Wstn
Weston, FL 33331

Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION, Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

1625 Se 3rd Avenue Suite 600
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard Mail Code Wstn
Weston, FL 33331

Address:

525 Okeechobee Boulevard Rosemary Square
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Address:

5701 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33067

Some issues Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, 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.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that can not only treat irregular heartbeats but also restart the heart if needed. A standard pacemaker monitors the beating of the heart, and can treat an irregular rhythm with regular, low-energy electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract on time. An ICD performs this function, but also monitors for cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this happens, the ICD can deliver a single, high-energy dose of electricity to shock the heart and get it beating again. After delivering a defibrillating shock, the ICD makes sure the heart continues to work correctly.

Placement of an ICD is similar to the placement of a standard pacemaker. An incision is made near the shoulder, and two insulated wires or leads are threaded through a vein and placed in the heart. The battery pack, a small metal device, is inserted beneath the skin of the chest just under the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the wires are connected to the battery, and the ICD is functional.

Patients may have swelling and discomfort after surgery as their incisions heal.The heart needs several weeks to adjust to the ICD, so it is best for them to avoid strenuous activity at first. Strong magnetic fields may affect the function of the ICD, so doctors tell patients to avoid certain activities, such as having an MRI or even keeping their cell phones too close to their ICD. Within a few weeks patients' hearts should be beating more safely and effectively.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Fort Lauderdale, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

ablation 26
ambulatory monitoring 59
cardiac procedures 144
cardioversion 55
catheterization 26
diagnostic procedures 21
doctor visit 840
hospital care 180
implant surgery 38
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 13
inpatient care 176
lab tests 16
minimally invasive procedures 111
outpatient care 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD.

Gender
Female 1109
Male 1310
Ethnicity
Black / African American 239
Asian / Pacific Islander 25
Non-Hispanic White 1703
Native American / Alaskan Native 5
Hispanic 361
Other 56
Age
85 and over 377
75 to 84 841
Less than 65 225
65 to 74 976

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 27
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Temple University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Temple University Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic
Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County
CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $90,866 ELIQUIS
$90,788 		PAXLOVID
$24
$54
Abbott Laboratories $61,608 Ensite
$18,146 		Ensite Cardiac Mapping System
$13,817 		EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System
$10,415 		ENSITE PRECISION
$8,997 		Assurity Pacemaker
$2,072 		Other
$8,161
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $52,268 ELIQUIS
$51,617 		CAMZYOS
$51
$600
Aziyo Biologics, Inc. $30,581 ECM Patch,Pouch
$22,239 		ECM Patch, Pouch
$5,444 		ECM
$2,715 		ECM Patch
$182
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $30,483 CRM
$11,303 		Electrophysiology
$8,935 		Unify Assura
$3,514 		Allure
$2,407 		HeartMate PHP
$1,481 		Other
$2,842
Other $57,181 Arctic Front
$6,759 		ELIQUIS
$5,688 		Pacemakers
$3,503 		RHYTHMIA
$3,261 		LifeVest
$2,759 		Other
$35,210
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $153,093
Consulting Fee $58,647
Food and Beverage $50,070
Travel and Lodging $31,914
Honoraria $23,926
Other $5,337

Research Payments

Dr. Jose L. Baez-Escudero, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $4,950.

Biography

Dr. Jose Baez-Escudero specializes in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm) and practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, and Coral Springs, FL. For his professional training, Dr. Baez-Escudero completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Temple University. His areas of expertise include the following: implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) insertion, second opinions, and brugada syndrome. Patients rated Dr. Baez-Escudero highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Baez-Escudero has received the distinction of The Eric N. Prystowsky Fellows Clinical Research Award, Heart Rhythm Society 2011, San Francisco CA. In addition to English, Dr. Baez-Escudero (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. He is affiliated with Tomsich Health and Medical Center of Palm Beach County.

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