Can a cardiologist come to my home in Florida?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network is a mobile cardiology practice that sends providers directly to patients — at their home, assisted living facility (ALF), skilled nursing facility (SNF), or rehabilitation center. Service areas include Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, the Orlando area, and the Tampa Bay area.

What areas does Specialist Consultation Network serve?

Specialist Consultation Network serves Miami-Dade County (Miami, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall), Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs), Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach), the Orlando area in Central Florida, and the Tampa Bay area including Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg. Telemedicine is available for selected patients throughout Florida.

How quickly can a mobile cardiologist see a patient?

Specialist Consultation Network typically sees patients within 48–72 hours of receiving a referral. For urgent cases, the team works to prioritize even faster scheduling. This compares to the national average cardiology wait time of approximately 26 days.

Does mobile cardiology accept Medicare and Medicaid?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and all major commercial insurance plans including Aetna, Humana, United HealthCare, BlueCross BlueShield, and Cigna. No patient is turned away due to insurance type.

What types of facilities does Specialist Consultation Network visit?

The practice visits assisted living facilities (ALFs), independent living facilities (ILFs), skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), rehabilitation and post-acute care centers, and private homes throughout South Florida. Telemedicine visits are also available for stable patients at clinical discretion.

Can I get a cardiac clearance done at home or at a nursing home before surgery?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network performs pre-operative and pre-procedural cardiac clearances at the patient's location — at home, at an ALF, or at a nursing home. The assessment includes a physical exam, 12-lead EKG, and risk stratification report. No transportation to a hospital or cardiology office is required.

What is remote patient monitoring for cardiac patients?

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a program where patients use simple connected devices to track vital signs — blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and oxygen saturation — daily from home. The clinical team at Specialist Consultation Network reviews the data and intervenes proactively when values change, preventing hospitalizations. Studies show RPM reduces 30-day readmissions for heart failure patients by 20–40%.

Can a pacemaker or ICD be checked at home?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network performs bedside interrogation of pacemakers, ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators), and implantable loop recorders at the patient's location. This includes data review, troubleshooting, and formal clinical reporting — with no need to transport the patient to a device clinic.

Can an echocardiogram be done at home?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network coordinates portable echocardiograms — cardiac ultrasound examinations — at the patient's bedside. The test evaluates heart structure, valve function, and wall motion. The same clinical quality as a hospital echocardiogram, with no transportation required.

How do I refer a patient to a mobile cardiologist?

Referrals can be submitted online at specialistconsultationnetwork.com/referrals, by calling (954) 406-6642, or by faxing (954) 799-4060. The referral form collects contact information, patient initials, age range, city, reason for referral, and urgency level. The team responds within 48–72 hours.

What cardiology services does Specialist Consultation Network provide?

Services include cardiovascular evaluations and consultations, cardiac clearances, heart failure management, arrhythmia and AFib management, hypertension management, bedside 12-lead EKG, portable echocardiogram, vascular ultrasound (DVT, carotid, peripheral arterial), pacemaker and ICD device interrogation, remote patient monitoring (RPM), telemetry monitoring, palliative cardiology care, and telemedicine for selected stable patients.

What nephrology services does Specialist Consultation Network provide?

Nephrology services include chronic kidney disease (CKD) staging and management, electrolyte and acid-base correction, anemia of CKD management, renal nutrition education, dialysis coordination, and hypertension management for CKD patients. All services are delivered at the patient's location.

What is the difference between a mobile cardiologist and a regular cardiologist?

A mobile cardiologist travels to the patient's location — home, nursing home, ALF, or rehab center — instead of requiring the patient to come to an office or hospital. Specialist Consultation Network provides the same clinical assessments, diagnostic testing (EKG, echo), and management plans as an office-based cardiologist, without any transportation barrier for the patient.

Do you offer telemedicine cardiology visits in Florida?

Yes. Specialist Consultation Network offers telemedicine visits for stable patients whose conditions can be safely managed remotely. Virtual visits are used for follow-ups, medication reviews, lab result discussions, RPM data reviews, and post-hospitalization check-ins. Telemedicine availability is determined at clinical discretion.

Who are the providers at Specialist Consultation Network?

Specialist Consultation Network is staffed by Winston Guevara, ARNP and Beatriz Cruz, ARNP — board-certified nurse practitioners specializing in cardiology and nephrology. The team is bilingual in English and Spanish.

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