M. Octavia Rangel, MD, MS
M. Octavia Rangel, MD, MS
Conditions and Treatments
- Atherosclerosis
- Chronic Hypertension
- Arrhythmia
- Dyslipidemia
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Syncope
Ratings and Reviews
4.961 Ratings 34 Comments |
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|---|---|
| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Cared about me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Included me in decisions about my care | 4.9 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.9 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- March 13, 2023 Dr. Rangel was very knowledgeable about my condition. She addressed all my questions and concerns adequately. She eased my anxiety about procedures to come and long-term expectations. Very nice first impression!??
- March 7, 2023 Doctor Rangel was great very professional and a great listener. She went over my medical history and medicine. Told me what I needed to do and not do to better my health. She's very concerned about her patients health. She's the kind of doctor everyone would love to have. Since my visit I've been trying to improve my health thanks to her. Keep up the Great Job U Do!
- March 6, 2023 This was my first appointment with Dr Rangel after device implant removal and new implant surgery. Dr. Rangel is easy to talk with and she understands my concerns.
- February 27, 2023 Great, she was thorough. Like her very much.
- February 16, 2023 Dr Maria Octavia Rangel did a thorough examination on me, took time to talk to me and seemed very caring.
- February 16, 2023 Very caring and wonderful listener
- February 12, 2023 She was very thorough with me during my appointment
- January 26, 2023 Dr. RAngel is very attentive and caring!
- January 20, 2023 Dr. Rangel, was very thorough going over my medical histor7y. She listened to and responded to my concerns as well. I am very thankful I found her as my cardiology provider.
- January 16, 2023 very nice , on time and explained everything
- January 1, 2023 Doctor Rangel is very thorough and considerate of my care. I have been seeing Doctor Rangel for about three years and I feel I have the best care with her assistance.
- December 29, 2022 First time seeing this doctor she was very caring and interested in my health I will keep her as my heart doctor
- December 15, 2022 Willing to try different treatments to see if can improve condition.
- December 14, 2022 Dr Rangel is very efficient and thorough in her care and concern for my health. She is quick to put me at ease in the appointment process. My Sincere Thank You to Dr Maria Octavia Rangel
- December 13, 2022 Glad she is back.
- December 10, 2022 Dr, Rangel openly engages and encourages patient participation - which also includes concerned family members. She patiently explains her observations and test results and provides guidance in what the care process should include.
- November 17, 2022 She was very caring and very thorough in what she did.
- November 17, 2022 Pleasant
- November 10, 2022 Answered all questions. Explained things in a clear and concise manner.
- November 10, 2022 No comments to share.
- November 10, 2022 Dr Rangel was attentive, asked great questions and presented a plan. I appreciated her willingness to review old data with me and explain the need to update some of the tests.
- November 9, 2022 Very knowledgeable and caring
- November 7, 2022 Very nice and she is going that extra to find out what is wrong. Thank you
- November 6, 2022 Both Dr. Rangel and Dr. Rikhi listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions. They never made me feel rushed and spent all the time I needed with me.
- November 4, 2022 She is THE BEST!!
- October 31, 2022 Doctor Rangel is the best, thank you again for your wonderful help.
- October 26, 2022 She listens carefully to what I say and responds accordingly.
- October 25, 2022 She was very friendly and interested in my condition.
- October 20, 2022 She explains everything clearly and provides helpful information. She listens and is very caring.
- October 15, 2022 Very caring and concerned about my health and wellness
- September 15, 2022 compassionate, knowledgeable, cares about my thoughts and concerns
- September 2, 2022 Lovely lady, caring doctor and I could not ask for more. Love having her as my cardiologist.
- August 30, 2022 She??s a concerning and very good doctor
- August 29, 2022 Professional and abreast of my health overall. Provided thorough exam.
Locations
Geriatric Medicine - Sticht Center
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 5 pm
Cardiology - Davie
at Davie Medical Center
Credentials
Education
- MD, Universidad Central de Venezuela – Luis Razetti School of Medicine, 2008
- MS, Rush University, 2013
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Rush Medical College of Rush University, 2015
Fellowship
- Cardiology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, 2018
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Cardiology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Estimation of Incident Heart Failure Risk among US Hispanics/Latinos Using a Validated Echocardiographic Risk-Stratification Index: the Echocardiographic Study of Latinos. Rangel MO, Kaplan R, Daviglus M, Schneiderman N, Hurwitz BE, Cai J, Gonzalez F, Kitzman D, Kansal M, Rodriguez CJ. J Card Fail. 2018 09; 24(9):622-624.
- Usefulness of the Electrocardiographic P-Wave Axis as a Predictor of Atrial Fibrillation. Rangel MO, O'Neal WT, Soliman EZ. Am. J. Cardiol. 2016 Jan; 117(1):100-4.
- Severe chronic kidney disease as a predictor of benefit from aminophylline administration in patients undergoing regadenoson stress myocardial perfusion imaging: A substudy of the ASSUAGE and ASSUAGE-CKD trials. Rangel MO, Morales Demori R, Voll ST, Wassouf M, Dick R, Doukky R. J Nucl Cardiol. 2015 Oct; 22(5):1008-18.
- Age and gender as predictors of benefit from aminophylline administration in patients undergoing regadenoson stress myocardial perfusion imaging: a substudy of the ASSUAGE trial. Rangel MO, Demori RM, Doukky R. Am J Ther. ; 20(6):622-9.
- Impact of appropriate use on the prognostic value of single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion imaging. Doukky R, Hayes K, Frogge N, Balakrishnan G, Dontaraju VS, Rangel MO, Golzar Y, Garcia-Sayan E, Hendel RC. Circulation. 2013 Oct; 128(15):1634-43.