Anticoagulant Clinics Pima County 070118

Anticoagulants: Coumadin and Anticoagulant Clinics in Pima County

Warfarin, also known by the brand name Coumadin, is a medication that is used as an

anticoagulant (blood thinner). Warfarin is an effective medication commonly used to treat

In 2017, the

blood clots such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and to prevent stroke in

readmission rate

people with atrial fibrillation. Warfarin requires regular lab monitoring to ensure a narrow

for Arizonans on

therapeutic range and has many other medication and dietary factors that can interact with

anticoagulants

warfarin, negatively impacting its effectiveness.

was 18.5%

So, what can we do about this?

compared to the all-cause

Patient enrollment in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic (AC) is an effective strategy for reducing the incidence of complications (blood clot and major bleeding) and improving the

readmission rate of 14.7%*

quality of anticoagulation control by increasing time in therapeutic range. Patients receive education,

lab monitoring, review of current medications to prevent interaction, and dose adjustments by specially-trained

pharmacists, nurses, or nurse practitioners working in conjunction with the patient's physician.

Clinic Name 1. Banner University Medical Center

and Multispecialty Clinics

2. Camp Lowell Cardiology 3. Carondelet Medical Group

4. Desert Cardiology of Tucson

Address

2800 E. Ajo Way, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85713 265 W. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 1141 S. La Canada Dr., Green Valley, AZ 85614 7901 E. 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85710 4790 E. Camp Lowell Dr., Tucson, AZ 85712 8826 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ 85749 630 N. Alvernon, Suite 251, Tucson, AZ 85711 6567 E. Carondelet Dr., Tucson, AZ 85710 6506 E. River Road, Suite 219, Tucson, AZ 85750 400 W. Camino Casa Verde, Green Valley, AZ 85614 551 W. Magee Road., Tucson, AZ 85704 1295 W. Duval Mine Road, Green Valley, AZ 85614 1440 W. Valencia Road, Suite 110, Tucson, AZ 85746 1521 E. Tangerine Road, Suite 255, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 63701 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Suite F, Tucson, AZ 85739 6080 N. La Cholla Blvd., Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85741

5. El Rio Health 6. New Pueblo Medicine 7. Northwest Allied Physicians

8. Orange Grove Family Practice 9. TMC One 10. Tucson Family Medicine

101 W. Irvington Road, Building 10, Tucson, AZ 85714 6365 E. Tanque Verde Road, Suite 120, Tucson, AZ 85715 10370 N. La Canada Dr. Suite 150, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 7885 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704 6060 N. Fountain Plaza Dr., Suite 270, Tucson, AZ 85704 1521 E. Tangerine Road, Suite 315, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 3987 E. Paradise Falls Dr., Suite 119, Tucson, AZ 85712 13101 N. Oracle Road, Suite 100, Oro Valley, AZ 85739 63701 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Suite F, Tucson, AZ 85739 3630 W. Tangerine Road, Suite 100, Marana, AZ 85658 7890 N. Contaro Road, Marana, AZ 85743 10120 E. Old Vail Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85747 1622 N. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 2155 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ 85741 1396 N. Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85712 70 N. Harrison Road, Tucson, AZ 85748 7510 N. Oracle Road, Suite 100, Tucson, AZ 85704 7105 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85741

* Data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Fee-for-Service, Part-A and Part-D claims.

Phone Number 520.694.8888 520.694.8888 520.694.3030 520.694.5437 520.319.5922 520.797.8979 520.322.8460 520.886.3432 520.314.4275 520.625.1760 520.498.6467 520.797.8550

520.670.3909 520.290.0300 520.544.4100 520.202.1585 520.229.2578 520.219.5506 520.408.6955 520.825.0300 520.818.0300 520.744.3206 520.202.7700 520.989.8012 520.323.5295 520.742.0414 520.324.2160 520.324.4403 520.324.4910 520.547.0611

Disclaimer: This is a partial listing of anticoagulation clinics located throughout Pima County. Once a clinic is selected, providers should contact the clinic directly to identify specific eligibility requirements or exclusion that may exist. Identify if the patient's insurance is accepted, a physician referral is required, and a timely appointment is available.

This material was prepared by Health Services Advisory Group, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Arizona, under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents presented do not necessarily reflect CMS policy. Publication No. AZ-11SOW-C.3-07022018-01

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