SOUTH TAMPA CARDIOLOGY LLC

What SOUTH TAMPA CARDIOLOGY LLC does

South Tampa Cardiology LLC is a privately held, single-location cardiovascular practice headquartered at 3704 W Euclid Ave, Tampa, Florida, founded in 2016 by Dr. Alberto Morales, MD. The practice delivers full-service cardiology to adult patients in the Tampa Bay area, combining consultations, preventative cardiology, arrhythmia management, and an integrated Advanced Imaging Center housing the only Arineta SpotLight Cardiovascular CT Scanner in Florida, the EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System, and AI-powered Comprehensive Plaque Analysis on cardiac CT.

The service portfolio spans Cardiac CT and Coronary CTA, Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound, Stress Testing, and a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Evaluation package ($1,400 self-pay), with imaging fees ranging from $100 to $800. Underlying technology includes a dedicated single-heartbeat whole-heart CT scanner, proprietary Stereo CT post-processing, pixel-level ultrasound resolution, and AI image analysis that quantifies plaque burden and identifies high-risk features for risk stratification. The practice is IAC-accredited for CT and HIPAA-compliant.

The business model is fee-for-service across two channels: insurance-billed professional services (Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, AvMed, Beech Street) and transparent self-pay pricing. Patient acquisition is driven by direct appointment booking, physician referrals, patient testimonials, blog content marketing, and earned media (ABC Action News, Tampa Magazine, HealthcareBusiness News, DAIC). The practice employs approximately 9 people, including two cardiologists, four ARNPs, a Chief CT Technologist, and administrative and imaging managers, and has earned six consecutive Tampa Magazine Top Doc awards (2020-2025).

Name

SOUTH TAMPA CARDIOLOGY LLC

Legal name

South Tampa Cardiology LLC

Website

https://southtampacardiology.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

South Tampa Cardiology LLC is a privately held, single-location cardiology practice in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2016 by Dr. Alberto Morales, serving adult patients with consultations, preventative cardiology, and an Advanced Imaging Center featuring the only Arineta SpotLight CT scanner in Florida and AI-powered plaque analysis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging (Echo/CT/MRI/Nuclear) (HLAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology (HLAKABAF), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK), General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

Keywords

• Cardiology services
• Cardiac imaging
• Preventive cardiology
• Coronary CT angiography
• Cardiovascular diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Office Consultations and Visits: Revenue from new patient consultations ($200-$225) and established patient visits ($150-$165). Includes EKG services.
2. Cardiac Imaging Services: Revenue from comprehensive cardiac imaging including echocardiograms, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and vascular ultrasound. Services priced from $100 to $800 depending on complexity.
3. Insurance-Based Revenue: The practice accepts multiple insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, AvMed, and Beech Street, generating revenue through insurance reimbursements for covered services.
4. Self-Pay Services: Transparent self-pay pricing for uninsured patients, including comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation packages at $1,400 and coronary CTA with AI plaque analysis at $700.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

South Tampa Cardiology is a full-service cardiovascular practice offering preventive cardiology, advanced cardiac imaging, and arrhythmia management through its free-standing Advanced Imaging Center. The practice delivers diagnostic imaging including Cardiac CT, Coronary CTA, Echocardiogram, Cardiac MRI, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound, and Stress Testing, supported by AI-powered plaque analysis for personalized cardiovascular risk assessment. Services are provided directly to adult patients in the Tampa Bay area via office consultations, imaging procedures, and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation packages.

Product overview

South Tampa Cardiology is a full-service cardiovascular practice offering a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic and treatment services. The practice operates as a unified healthcare delivery system centered around its Advanced Imaging Center, which houses the Arineta SpotLight CT scanner (the only such device in Florida) and EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Core diagnostic services include Cardiac CT/Coronary CTA, Stress Testing, Echocardiogram, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiac MRI, Vascular Ultrasound, and Cardiac Arrhythmia Management. The practice differentiates through its AI-enhanced CT Comprehensive Plaque Analysis service and Comprehensive Cardiovascular Evaluation package. The integrated approach combines preventative cardiology, advanced imaging technology, and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation under one roof, enabling Dr. Alberto Morales and his team to provide early detection and prevention-focused cardiac care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Advanced Imaging Center: Advanced cardiac imaging center operated by South Tampa Cardiology, featuring state-of-the-art imaging technology including the Arineta SpotLight CT scanner, EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System, and comprehensive cardiac imaging services.

Products and services

• Cardiac CT / Coronary CTA Non-invasive 15-minute cardiac CT scan providing crisp, high-resolution 3D images of the heart and coronary arteries using the Arineta SpotLight CT scanner, for adult patients seeking early detection of coronary artery disease.
• CT Comprehensive Plaque Analysis Advanced AI-enhanced cardiac imaging service that quantifies plaque burden, categorizes plaque types (calcified, non-calcified, mixed), and identifies high-risk features for personalized risk stratification and treatment planning.
• Stress Testing Exercise stress test evaluating heart performance under physical activity, often performed with imaging (MRI, Nuclear, Echo) for improved diagnostic accuracy.
• Echocardiogram Cardiac ultrasound using the EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System to create detailed images of heart structure, valves, chambers, and function with no risks or side effects.
• Preventative Cardiology Comprehensive cardiovascular risk management focusing on early detection and prevention of heart disease through lifestyle modifications, medical treatment, and advanced cardiac imaging.
• Vascular Ultrasound Non-invasive ultrasound imaging of blood vessels and blood flow to detect blockages, aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, and assess circulatory system health.
• Nuclear Cardiology Nuclear stress test providing visual feedback on heart performance by using radioactive tracer to create images of the heart at rest and peak effort.
• Cardiac MRI Magnetic resonance imaging using powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to create diagnostic images of the heart without radiation exposure.
• Cardiac Arrhythmia Management Diagnosis and treatment of irregular heartbeat conditions using monitoring tests (Holter monitor, ECG, event monitors) and medications including antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, and blood thinners.
• Comprehensive Cardiovascular Evaluation All-inclusive cardiovascular assessment package including consultation, EKG, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, echocardiogram, carotid ultrasound, ankle-brachial index, CT calcium score with coronary CTA, and follow-up review.
• Advanced Imaging Center State-of-the-art free-standing cardiac imaging facility featuring the Arineta SpotLight CT scanner and EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System for comprehensive cardiac diagnostics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50% of diagnostic catheterizations in the U.S. result in negative findings, while non-invasive cardiac CT can provide definitive imaging without the risks of invasive procedures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• HeartFlow: HeartFlow provides FFR-CT analysis for non-invasive coronary assessment using cardiac CT imaging — a directly adjacent technology and clinical workflow that pairs with advanced cardiac CT scanners like the SpotLight used by South Tampa Cardiology.
• Cleerly: Cleerly offers AI-powered cardiac CT plaque analysis that quantifies plaque burden and identifies high-risk features — overlapping directly with South Tampa Cardiology's AI Comprehensive Plaque Analysis service and competing for the same imaging-interpretation workflow.
• Elucid Bioimaging: Elucid develops AI-powered cardiac CT analysis software (vascuCAP) for plaque characterization and cardiovascular risk assessment — directly comparable to South Tampa Cardiology's AI plaque analysis offering as an enabling/competing technology.

Direct peers

• CardioOne: CardioOne is a cardiology practice platform that partners with independent cardiology groups to provide operational, technology, and growth support — directly comparable as an alternative path for a private cardiology practice to scale and access capital.
• US Heart & Vascular: US Heart & Vascular is a physician-led cardiology platform that partners with independent cardiology practices — a comparable model and consolidation path relevant to South Tampa Cardiology's private, single-site structure.

Regional players

• Florida Medical Clinic: Florida Medical Clinic is a multi-specialty group serving the Tampa Bay area with cardiology and imaging services — a regional, multi-specialty competitor that draws from the same patient pool and insurance panels as South Tampa Cardiology.

Broad incumbents

• Tampa General Hospital: Tampa General Hospital is the largest hospital system in the Tampa Bay region with comprehensive cardiology, advanced imaging, and interventional programs — a broad incumbent competing for the same cardiology referrals and imaging volume.
• AdventHealth Tampa: AdventHealth operates a major regional hospital network in Tampa with cardiovascular services including advanced cardiac imaging — a broad incumbent whose integrated cardiology program competes for both patients and referring physicians.
• BayCare Health System: BayCare is a large non-profit health system serving the Tampa Bay area with extensive cardiology and diagnostic imaging services — a broad incumbent whose scale and insurance breadth compete with single-site cardiology practices.
• Orlando Health: Orlando Health is a large Florida-based health system with a Heart Institute offering advanced cardiac imaging and interventional cardiology — a broad incumbent operating in adjacent Florida markets that competes for advanced cardiac imaging patients and physician referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCexample
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthTampaCardiology

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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