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CHAMPVA Cardiologists in Pennsylvania

4,022 cardiologists in Pennsylvania accept Medicare assignment, which means they can bill CHAMPVA. Here is how to find one and what to ask before you book.

Cardiologists in Pennsylvania4,022
Where Pennsylvania ranks nationally5th of 51 states
Share of all US cardiologists5.6%
All CHAMPVA-billable providers in Pennsylvania165,972
Pennsylvania cities with verified local listings9

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 Pennsylvania is home to the U.S. Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, so practices in those communities see CHAMPVA families regularly and are often the easiest yes.

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

How cardiologists compare in Pennsylvania

Among the seven clinician types we count by state, cardiology is the 5th largest in Pennsylvania with 4,022 providers, behind family doctors (9,351) and internal medicine doctors (9,407), and ahead of psychiatrists (2,603). 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 Pennsylvania are Erie with 161 verified local providers, Lancaster with 160 verified local providers, Allentown with 158 verified local providers, and we list 6 more Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania as anywhere else. Our cardiologists page has the full detail including anything that needs advance approval.

Common questions

How many cardiologists in Pennsylvania can bill CHAMPVA?

4,022 clinicians in Pennsylvania are listed in the federal CMS registry under cardiology, and clinicians who accept Medicare assignment can bill CHAMPVA. That is the 5th 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania.