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CHAMPVA Cardiologists in Arizona

1,029 cardiologists in Arizona accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.

Cardiologists in Arizona1,029
Where Arizona ranks nationally23rd of 51 states
Share of all US cardiologists1.4%
All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Arizona70,180
Arizona cities with verified local listings12

Counts come from the federal CMS Doctors and Clinicians registry, refreshed 2026-09-07. The VA publishes no CHAMPVA provider directory, so this is the closest thing to one.

Military Arizona is home to Fort Huachuca, Luke Air Force Base, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, so practices in those communities see CHAMPVA families regularly and are often the easiest yes.

Cardiologists verified in Arizona

Real practice locations pulled from the federal NPPES registry, each with a street address and a local phone number. Always ask the billing office to confirm CHAMPVA before you book.

Results come from the federal NPPES registry with real practice addresses and local phone numbers. Add a city to narrow it down.

Cardiologists by city in Arizona

Each city page opens with the cardiology filter already applied.

Tucson 158 localPrescott 152 localTempe 150 localSierra Vista 148 localFlagstaff 148 localMesa 143 localScottsdale 143 localGilbert 136 localPhoenix 134 localGlendale 133 localYuma 130 localChandler 116 local

How cardiologists compare in Arizona

Among the seven clinician types we count by state, cardiology is the 5th largest in Arizona with 1,029 providers, behind family doctors (3,218) and internal medicine doctors (3,609), and ahead of psychiatrists (770). That matters when you are deciding how wide to cast your net: a larger pool usually means a shorter drive and a faster appointment.

The deepest benches in Arizona are Tucson with 158 verified local providers, Prescott with 152 verified local providers, Tempe with 150 verified local providers, and we list 9 more Arizona cities. Start with the nearest one, then widen if nobody is taking new patients.

What CHAMPVA covers for cardiology

Cardiology visits and diagnostic testing are covered outpatient care, and the VA's provider fact sheet states that approvals for specialist referrals and diagnostic tests are not required when medically necessary. Hospital-based cardiac procedures fall under the Medicare hospital rule, so a Medicare-participating hospital must accept CHAMPVA. Inpatient stays are covered, and every dollar of cost share counts toward the $3,000 yearly family cap.

Before you call a Arizona office: Most cardiology groups are hospital-affiliated. Ask the billing office whether they bill under the hospital's tax ID; if so, the Medicare rule applies and acceptance is not optional.

The rules above are federal, so they read the same in Arizona as anywhere else. Our cardiologists page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.

Common questions

How many cardiologists in Arizona can bill CHAMPVA?

1,029 clinicians in Arizona are listed in the federal CMS registry under cardiology, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 23rd largest pool of any state. Each practice still decides for itself, so confirm with the billing office before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist in Arizona with CHAMPVA?

No. CHAMPVA does not require referrals anywhere in the country. A short list of services needs preauthorization instead, such as inpatient mental health care and organ transplants.

What will I pay to see a cardiologist in Arizona?

After a $50 per person yearly deductible you pay 25 percent of the CHAMPVA allowable amount, and your family's out-of-pocket costs for covered care stop at $3,000 a year. A provider who accepts CHAMPVA cannot bill you above the allowable.

More on CHAMPVA and cardiologists or every CHAMPVA provider in Arizona.