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Dr. Nitza Alvarez, MD

Cardiology*
4.5 (62)
Map Pin Small The Villages, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nitza Alvarez, MD

Dr. Nitza Alvarez, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in The Villages, FL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and is affiliated with Uf Health Leesburg Hospital and Uf Health The Villages Hospital. Dr. Alvarez, completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Alvarez an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Alvarez works at Tri-County Heart Institute PA in The Villages, FL with other offices in Wildwood, FL and Leesburg, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Alvarez's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tri-County Heart Institute PA
    1400 N US Highway 441 Ste 531, The Villages, FL 32159 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 504-3500
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 16:00
  2. 2
    Lakewood ASC
    5571 E State Road 44 Ste 501, Wildwood, FL 34785 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 643-9080
  3. 3
    Tri-County Heart institute PA
    26218 US Highway 27 Ste 103, Leesburg, FL 34748 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 504-3500
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 15:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Uf Health Leesburg Hospital
  • Uf Health The Villages Hospital

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Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Angina
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Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Cardiomegaly
Heart Murmur
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Peripheral Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Septal Defect
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Palpitations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Noninfective Endocarditis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Flutter
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Tumor
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Dissection
Heart Block
Heart Disease in Women
Hemorrhoids
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Edema
Subacute Endocarditis
Thrombosis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Catheter Angiography
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coumadin® Management
Counterpulsation
Implantable Loop Recorder
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Radiofrequency Ablation
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Vascular Surgical Procedure
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
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    4.5
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
    (6)
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1659491983
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hospital Episcopal San Lucas. Ponce, PR
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nitza Alvarez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alvarez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Alvarez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Alvarez has seen patients for Atherosclerosis, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) and Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alvarez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    62 patients have reviewed Dr. Alvarez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alvarez.

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