Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology | Hospital Medicine
St Vincent Medical Group Inc
315 W Old Key Dr, Suite 170, 
Peru, IN 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
St Vincent Medical Group Inc
315 W Old Key Dr, Suite 170, 
Peru, IN 

Overview

Rafael Garcia-Cortes is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Peru, Indiana.

Dr. Garcia-Cortes is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Garcia-Cortes is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology
Hospital Medicine

Licenses

Hospitalist in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Major Hospital
St Vincent Heart Center
Reid Health
Greene County General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MDwise
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
315 W Old Key Dr, Suite 170, Peru, IN 46970
Other Locations
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
330 N Wabash Ave, Suite 110, Marion, IN 46952
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
412 N Monroe St, St Vincent Williamsport, Williamsport, IN 47993
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
8433 Harcourt Rd, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46260
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
8333 Naab Rd, Suite 420, Indianapolis, IN 46260
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
10580 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46290
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
1000 N 16th St, New Castle, IN 47362
RUSH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
1310 N Main St, Rushville, IN 46173
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
1206 E National Ave, Brazil, IN 47834
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
1400 E 9th St, Rochester, IN 46975
ST VINCENT MEDICAL GROUP INC
616 E 13th St, Winamac, IN 46996

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair With the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System and Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) Compared to OMT Alone in Patients With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Surveillance HeartCare® Outcomes Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
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6 Total Publications

A Single-center Experience of CardioMEMS in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
A Single-center Experience of CardioMEMS in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices.
Journal: ASAIO journal (American Society for Artificial Internal Organs : 1992)
Published: October 01, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes by calling their office at 765-327-2166. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes specialize in?

While Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes accept my insurance?

Dr. Rafael S. Garcia-Cortes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 765-327-2166 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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