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 Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Health 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.
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
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Dr. Miguel A. Pinilla Vera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, United Student Resources, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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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.
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$610
$610 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$149
Watchman Device $106 |
Rotablator Rotational Atherectomy System $44 |
Food and Beverage | $759 |
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Dr. Miguel Pinilla Vera is a medical specialist in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: alcoholic cardiomyopathy, advanced heart failure, and rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Pinilla Vera can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans. Before completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Pinilla Vera attended medical school at Pontifical Xavierian University Faculty of Medicine. His hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Pinilla Vera's office in Washington, DC.