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Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Professional interests include: cardiomyopathy, ventricular assist device (VAD), left-sided heart failure, and more.
320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.

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Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-6550
(412) 359-3282
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Some issues Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

transesophageal echocardiography

By Affordability:

electrocardiogram
stress EKG
transesophageal echocardiography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD performed more transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for electrocardiogram (EKG), stress EKG, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging
color Doppler echocardiography
Doppler echocardiography
echocardiogram
spectral Doppler echocardiography

In 2013, Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD had a list price for cardiac imaging, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), and spectral Doppler echocardiography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 31
hospital care 89
inpatient care 89
ultrasound (sonogram) 31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 49
Age
From 65 to 74 40
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated during 2021 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 196
doctor visit 31
hospital care 202
inpatient care 202
stress testing 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 196

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD.

Gender
Male 695
Female 614
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1150
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 32
Other 56
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 567
From 75 to 84 404
85 and over 128
Less than 65 210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrilation and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 339
doctor visit 25
hospital care 35
inpatient care 35
minimally invasive procedures 15
stress testing 58
ultrasound (sonogram) 327

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD.

Gender
Male 1348
Female 1337
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 2338
Black 47
Hispanic 96
Asian 61
Other 127
Native American 16
Age
From 65 to 74 1120
From 75 to 84 870
85 and over 269
Less than 65 426

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated as a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures 188
doctor visit 28
hospital care 108
inpatient care 108
minimally invasive procedures 15
stress testing 39
ultrasound (sonogram) 184

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD.

Gender
Female 666
Male 696
Ethnicity
Black / African American 15
Asian / Pacific Islander 31
Non-Hispanic White 1162
Hispanic 48
Native American / Alaskan Native 5
Other 61
Age
85 and over 132
75 to 84 424
Less than 65 222
65 to 74 575

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, heart failure and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 34
Cancer 16
Dementia 11

Education & Training

He completed residency at Allegheny General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Oregon.

Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology American Board of Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network
UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nael Aldweib, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $1,177
$1,177
ABIOMED $346 Impella
$346
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $329 XARELTO
$239 		INVOKANA
$91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $281 BRILINTA
$111
$171
Abbott Laboratories $188 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device
$188
Other $634 LifeVest
$117 		PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection
$103 		FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S
$101 		ENTRESTO
$99 		Pomalyst
$97 		Other
$116
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,857
Travel and Lodging $1,008
Education $92

Biography

Dr. Nael Aldweib is a specialist in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Aldweib's areas of expertise include the following: transplant infections, advanced heart failure, and rheumatic heart disease. His medical residency was performed at Allegheny General Hospital. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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