Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD is a cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He graduated from Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD is affiliated with MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC.
110 Irving Street NW 1st Floor
Washington, DC 20010
7501 Surratts Road Suite 304
Clinton, MD 20735
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD graduated from Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine (2008)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2016)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
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Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 65 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$788
THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $788 |
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$149
Watchman Device $106 |
Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System $44 |
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Accucinch $140 |
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Impella $84 |
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VYNDAMAX $81 |
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Dr. Miguel Pinilla Vera's area of specialization is advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He welcomes new patients at his office inWashington, DC as reported by Doctor.com.
