Summary

Dr. Syed Rizvi specializes in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, bringing 24 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital Program. Dr. Rizvi is fluent in English.

Dr. Rizvi is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center and practices at the CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute in Alexandria, Louisiana. He treats patients with high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Staten Island University Hospital Program
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner

Office Location

CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute

2108 Texas Ave Ste 3080Alexandria, LA 71301
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Syed Rizvi, MEDICAL, DOCTOR, MDDr. Ronald James Lugo, MDSuzanne Barnes CieslakDr. Qusai A Said Saleh, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.6 
24 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Alexandria , LAAlexandria , LAAlexandria , LAOrlando , FL
Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Syed Rizvi

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc. - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Syed Rizvi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Syed Rizvi has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Syed Rizvi holds an expired medical license in the states of Texas and Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Staten Island University Hospital Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Dow Medical College in 2008 and Karachi Medical and Dental College in 2002.

NPI Number

Syed Rizvi's NPI number is 1265687503.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Syed Rizvi accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Syed Rizvi has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Syed Rizvi's office located?
Syed Rizvi's office is located at 2108 Texas Ave Ste 3080, Alexandria, LA, 71301.
How can I make an appointment with Syed Rizvi?
You can find contact information for Syed Rizvi here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Syed Rizvi affiliated with?
Syed Rizvi is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center.
Does Syed Rizvi accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Syed Rizvi accepts on their Vitals profile.

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