CHAMPVA Cardiologists in New Mexico
201 cardiologists in New Mexico accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.
| Cardiologists in New Mexico | 201 |
| Where New Mexico ranks nationally | 45th of 51 states |
| Share of all US cardiologists | 0.3% |
| All CHAMPVA-billable providers in New Mexico | 17,060 |
| New Mexico cities with verified local listings | 8 |
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 New Mexico is home to Kirtland Air Force Base, Cannon Air Force Base, Holloman Air Force Base, so practices in those communities see CHAMPVA families regularly and are often the easiest yes.
Search cardiologists in New Mexico
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 New Mexico
Each city page opens with the cardiology filter already applied.
How cardiologists compare in New Mexico
Among the seven clinician types we count by state, cardiology is the 7th largest in New Mexico with 201 providers, behind psychiatrists (212) and psychologists (306). 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 New Mexico are Santa Fe with 149 verified local providers, Albuquerque with 146 verified local providers, Rio Rancho with 137 verified local providers, and we list 5 more New Mexico 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.
The rules above are federal, so they read the same in New Mexico as anywhere else. Our cardiologists page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.
Common questions
How many cardiologists in New Mexico can bill CHAMPVA?
201 clinicians in New Mexico are listed in the federal CMS registry under cardiology, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 45th 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
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 New Mexico.