Cost of a Heart Doctor Visit
in Arkansas
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Arkansas operates without Medicaid expansion while maintaining only 7 active Heart Doctor providers statewide, creating a unique healthcare landscape where cardiac care access varies significantly between urban centers and rural counties. Heart Doctor visit costs in Arkansas typically range from $74 to $226, with patients facing a median out-of-pocket expense of $158 for specialist consultations. Patients can browse all available Heart Doctor providers across Arkansas to find the most cost-effective cardiac care options in their region.
Average
$152
Median
$158
Lowest
$74
Highest
$226
Providers
7
16% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does cardiologist visit compare to related procedures in Arkansas?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Visit Standard office visit with a family medicine physician | 99214 | $70 | $103 | $175 | 21 |
| Internal Medicine Visit Standard office visit with an internist | 99214 | $72 | $126 | $175 | 15 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 99214 — Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 99214 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 99214 (Office/outpatient visit, established patient, moderate complexity), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 99214 covers: the provider's professional fee for cardiologist visit. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top Rated Cardiologists in Arkansas
Dr. Richard Vangrouw, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Batesville, AR
Dr. Ahmad Elesber, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Springdale, AR
Dr. William Bailey, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jonesboro, AR
Dr. Maximiliano Arroyo, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Jonesboro, AR
Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Little Rock, AR
Why Heart Doctor Visit Costs Vary Across Arkansas
Arkansas Heart Doctor visit costs average 12% below national rates, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural healthcare market dynamics. The Natural State's mix of agricultural communities and emerging metropolitan areas creates distinct pricing patterns across different regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas concentrate most of the state's 7 Heart Doctor providers, while vast rural areas in eastern and southern Arkansas face significant specialist shortages. Patients in rural counties often travel 100+ miles for cardiac care, sometimes choosing closer providers in neighboring states like Memphis or Tulsa. This geographic disparity creates cost variations as urban providers face less competitive pressure due to limited alternatives.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Heart Hospital dominate cardiac care in Central Arkansas, typically charging higher facility fees than independent practices. Baptist Health and Mercy Health system-owned cardiology clinics fall between university and private practice pricing structures. Independent Heart Doctor offices generally offer the most cost-effective options for routine consultations and follow-up care.
Insurance Market Competition in Arkansas
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas controls approximately 70% of the commercial insurance market, giving them significant leverage in negotiating provider rates throughout the state. Limited insurer competition on the ACA marketplace restricts patient options and can lead to higher out-of-pocket costs. QualChoice and Arkansas Blue Cross alternative plans provide some competition, but provider networks remain more limited than in states with robust insurance competition.
Physician Supply and Demand in Arkansas
With only 7 active Heart Doctor providers serving nearly 3 million residents, Arkansas faces one of the lowest cardiologist-to-population ratios in the region. This physician shortage allows existing providers to maintain higher rates and longer wait times compared to markets with abundant specialist supply. Rural hospital closures have further concentrated cardiac care in urban areas, increasing demand and costs for remaining providers.
Cost by Procedure Type
Cardiologist Visit can be billed under different CPT codes depending on what's done during the procedure in Arkansas.
Follow-up, low complexity
Follow-up, moderate complexity
Follow-up, high complexity
New patient, low complexity
New patient, moderate complexity
New patient, high complexity
Costs shown are median negotiated rates. Your actual cost depends on your insurance plan and provider.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Heart Doctor Costs in Arkansas
What is the average cost of a Heart Doctor visit in Arkansas without insurance?
Does Arkansas Medicaid cover Heart Doctor visits?
How do I find an affordable Heart Doctor near me in Arkansas?
What is the difference in cost between an initial consultation and a follow-up visit?
Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Heart Doctor visit in Arkansas?
How does telemedicine affect the cost of seeing a Heart Doctor in Arkansas?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 99214)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Range: $114 – $255 | $208 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $80 – $274 | $187 |
| 3 | Indiana Range: $81 – $226 | $159 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $80 – $271 | $157 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $80 – $250 | $157 |
| 6 | Arkansas Range: $74 – $226 | $152 |
| 7 | Illinois Range: $70 – $226 | $150 |
| 8 | Colorado Range: $64 – $257 | $143 |
| 9 | Georgia Range: $75 – $216 | $142 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $93 – $207 | $131 |
| 11 | Missouri Range: $72 – $198 | $127 |
| 12 | Hawaii Range: $70 – $203 | $124 |
| 13 | District of Columbia Range: $71 – $194 | $122 |
| 14 | Florida Range: $67 – $200 | $121 |
| 15 | Michigan Range: $66 – $204 | $119 |
| 16 | Maryland Range: $57 – $194 | $116 |
| 17 | Idaho Range: $90 – $150 | $110 |
| 18 | Kentucky Range: $79 – $170 | $110 |
| 19 | Kansas Range: $65 – $151 | $109 |
| 20 | Arizona Range: $65 – $154 | $100 |
| 21 | Mississippi Range: $75 – $133 | $99 |
| 22 | Montana Range: $80 – $136 | $99 |
| 23 | Louisiana Range: $80 – $120 | $96 |
| 24 | Alabama Range: $69 – $128 | $92 |
| 25 | Delaware Range: $80 – $100 | $87 |
| 26 | Alaska Range: $80 – $80 | $80 |