Cardiology

The highest-paid cardiologist in Indianapolis earns $811,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Deltona, Fla.-based Advanced Heart and Vascular Surgery Center, an affiliate of Cardiovascular Centers of America, has become the first ASC in Florida to launch a complete cardiac ablation service line.

The average annual salary for cardiologists has increased each of the last three years, jumping from $353,970 in 2021 to $423,250 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

New York is the state that employs the most cardiologists.

New technological developments in the cardiology field have increased collaboration to improve patient care, according to one cardiac surgeon. 

Mesa, Ariz.-based Tri-City Cardiology has added the CardioMEMS HF System following approval from CMS. 

Here are three recent cardiology transactions that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:

Minnesota pays cardiologists the highest hourly wage, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Declining reimbursements, the exodus of retiring cardiologists and burnout are three of the biggest challenges facing the cardiology field, according to leaders in the industry. 

The highest-paid cardiologist in New Orleans earns $815,900, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.