Interventional Cardiology

We treat conditions caused by narrowed or blocked heart arteries, including coronary artery disease (CAD), angina, and heart attacks. These problems can reduce blood flow to the heart, causing chest pain, shortness of breath, or life-threatening emergencies. Our team performs procedures such as coronary angiography, angioplasty, and stent placement to quickly restore circulation, relieve symptoms, and protect long-term heart function. 

Interventional cardiologists also diagnose and treat vascular disease outside the heart, including peripheral artery disease (PAD) and carotid artery disease. These conditions may cause leg pain, numbness, or increase stroke risk due to reduced blood flow. Using catheter-based treatments, we improve circulation, relieve symptoms, and lower the risk of serious vascular complications. 

We evaluate and manage structural heart issues such as aortic stenosis and other valve disorders affecting the aortic or mitral valve. These conditions can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, or reduced heart function. When appropriate, we offer minimally invasive, catheter-based options such as transcatheter valve repair or replacement (TAVR and other advanced therapies) to restore healthy heart performance without the need for open surgery. 

We use specialized imaging to diagnose coronary artery disease and identify blockages causing chest pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath. Tests such as coronary angiography, fractional flow reserve (FFR), and intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) allow us to see inside the arteries, measure blood flow, and determine how severe any narrowing may be. These evaluations help us decide whether a stent or other treatment is needed to restore healthy circulation. 

To understand how well the heart pumps and how blood moves throughout the body, we perform tests such as cardiac catheterization and stress testing. These studies measure pressures inside the heart, evaluate how it responds to exercise, and help pinpoint the cause of symptoms like chest discomfort or shortness of breath. This information guides personalized treatment decisions and long-term heart care. 

For patients with valve problems, structural heart disease, or unexplained symptoms, we offer imaging studies such as echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI. These non-invasive tests provide detailed views of the heart’s valves, walls, and chambers, helping us identify issues like valve stenosis, weak heart muscle, or congenital abnormalities. With these insights, we can create targeted treatment plans that support better heart function and overall health. 

We treat coronary artery disease, chest pain, and heart attacks using advanced techniques that restore healthy blood flow to the heart. Coronary angioplasty and stenting open blocked arteries quickly and safely, while atherectomy removes hardened plaque to improve circulation. These procedures help relieve symptoms, prevent future cardiac events, and support long-term heart health. 

For patients with heart valve disease, we offer minimally invasive alternatives to open-heart surgery. Procedures such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair or replacement allow us to treat severe valve conditions with less pain and faster recovery. These approaches are ideal for patients seeking effective, lower-risk solutions for valve disorders. 

We diagnose and repair structural abnormalities inside the heart using catheter-based techniques. Conditions such as Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) can be treated without open surgery, using devices placed through a small catheter. These procedures help prevent complications, improve circulation, and restore normal heart function. 

For patients who cannot take long-term blood thinners, we offer left atrial appendage closure — a minimally invasive procedure that reduces stroke risk in atrial fibrillation. By sealing the area where most clots form, this treatment provides long-term protection and peace of mind for patients requiring an alternative to medication therapy. 

Our specialists also treat vascular conditions affecting arteries outside the heart, including the legs, neck, and other critical areas. Peripheral artery and carotid interventions help restore blood flow, relieve symptoms such as leg pain or dizziness, and reduce the risk of stroke or limb complications. These treatments expand access to comprehensive cardiovascular care within one team. 

• Aetna Select
• Open Access Selects
• Elect Choice
• Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
• Aetna Choice POS II
• Managed Choice
• Open Choice PPO
• Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans

CLS Health does not accept:

• Aetna CVS Marketplace Plans

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• Superior Ambetter Core (Complete, Clear, Focused, Standard Silver and Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Value (Clear Value Silver, Focused Value Silver, CMS Standard Silver & Gold Value, Everyday Value Gold)
• Superior Ambetter Virtual (Ambetter Virtual Access Silver, CMS Standard Virtual Access Basic Silver, Ambetter Virtual Access Gold)
• Superior Health Plan CHIP*
• Superior Health Plan MAPD (Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug)
• Superior Health Plan Medicare
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicaid*
• Superior Health Plan MMP Medicare
• Superior Health Plan STAR*
• Superior Health Plan STAR Kids*
• Superior Health Plan STAR+PLUS*

CLS Health participates in most Blue Cross Blue Shield plans including:

• Blue Choice PPO
• Blue Essentials
• Blue Essentials Access
• HealthSelect
• HealthSelect of Texas In Area
• Consumer Directed HealthSelect in Area
• HealthSelect of Texas Out of State
• Consumer Directed Health Select Out of State
• HealthSelect Secondary 65+
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare Advantage PPO
• Medicare Advantage Value HMO
• POS
• Traditional/Par Plan
• TRS-Active Care
• TRS-Care Standard
• BCBS MyBlue Health (Marketplace)

*Some providers may not accept Community Health Choice, please call to confirm

• MarketplacePremier
• Medicaid*CHIPCHIP PerinateSTAR
• Medicare AdvantageDual-Special Needs Plan (D-SNP)

CLS Health accepts most Cigna plans, including:

• Cigna HMO
• Cigna Local Plus
• Cigna Open Access Plus
• Cigna PPO

• ChoiceCare PPO
• EPO
• HMO
• HMO Premier
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• HumanaChoice - Medicare Advantage PPO plan
• Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan
• Human Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage HMO & Special Needs Plan
• Military (TRICARE South Region Military Health Plan)
• POS - including Choice POS, National POS Open Access/Plus and Preferred POS Open Access.
• PPO

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• Commercial, HMO, POS, EPO and PPO Plans (Charter, Choice,Core, Doctors Plan, Freedon, Heritage, Navigate, Nexus ACO, Options PPO, Passport Connect, Select)
• Indemnity
• Medicare Advantage (AARP, Care Improvement Plus, C-SNP, D-SNP, I-SNP, Erickson Advantage, ERS Medicare Advantage, TRS-Care Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Chronic Complete, UnitedHealthcare Connected (Medicare-Medicaid Plan), UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete, UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Complete)
• Community Plans* (CHIP, CHIP Perinate, Star, Star Kids, Star Plus, MMP)
• Wellmed (Wellmed Dual SNP Focus, Wellmed Medicare Advantage Focus)

*Some providers may not accept Wellpoint, please call to confirm

• Medicaid (All Texas Plans Including the Below)*
• CHIP
• CHIP Perinate
• STAR
• STAR+PLUS
• STAR Kids
• Medicare Advantage
• C-SNP
• D-SNP
• I-SNP
• Medicare Advantage HMO
• Medicare-Medicaid (MMP)
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP

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PPO Networks

• Beechstreet PPO
• Carnival Cruise Lines PPO
• Envolve Benefit Options Vision-PPO, HMO
• First Health
• Curative/First Health
• Galaxy Health Network
• HealthSmart Preferred Care
• Accel
• Healthsmart Payors Organization
• Multiplan PPO
• Tricare (Humana) PPO/Prime

Employer-Specific Plans

• Brazoria County Employees – Aetna TPA Brazoria County Employees

Workers’ Compensation Plans

• Workers’ Comp
• Auto & Workers’ Comp

Medicare and Medicare Advantage

• Medicare Traditional
• Medicare Advantage
• Memorial Hermann Health Solutions Commercial and Medicare
• Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO SNP
• Medicare-Medicaid Program (MMP)
• STAR+PLUS MMP
• Alignment Health Plan
• AllyAlign Health
• American Health Plans
• Florida Complete Care
• Gold Kidney Health Plan
• Imperial Health
• Independent Health
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington
• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado
• Mass Advantage
• Presbyterian Health Plan
• PriorityHealth
• Provider Partners
• SCAN
• UCare
• Vantage Health Plan
• Verda Healthcare
• Zing Health

Medicaid and CHIP Programs

• Molina Healthcare* (Marketplace, Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinate, STAR, STAR Kids, STAR+PLUS)
• Texas Children's Health Plans*
• TMHP (Traditional Medicaid) Traditional Medicaid

Specialty Plans

• VA Community Cares Network CCN

An interventional cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart and vascular conditions using minimally invasive procedures. These may include angioplasty, placing stents, repairing heart valves, or treating blocked arteries without the need for open-heart surgery.

A general cardiologist focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and medical management of heart disease. An interventional cardiologist has additional training to perform catheter-based procedures like stent placement or valve repair to restore blood flow and improve heart function.

Common procedures include coronary angioplasty, stent placement, valve repair or replacement (such as TAVR), closure of structural heart defects, and treatment of peripheral artery disease.

No, interventional cardiology is not traditional open-heart surgery. These procedures are performed through small catheters inserted into blood vessels, making them less invasive, with shorter recovery times and fewer risks compared to surgery.

CLS Health accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most major health insurance plans. Schedule an appointment with our experienced cardiologists to receive comprehensive heart care covered by your insurance.