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Pacemaker/ICD implantation
In-person visit

Pacemaker / ICD implantation

If you've been told you need a pacemaker or ICD, a cardiologist can walk you through what's next. A General Medicine clinician reviews your history and builds a referral request, so your in-person visit starts without delay. If something's missing, we handle it before you go.

The right in-network cardiologist near you

In-person visit booked to fit your schedule

Ongoing coordinated care before and after

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you final pricing before you book.

In-person visit

With a clinician near you

$50

Typical copay. Without insurance varies.

+$45 clinical & coordination fees

Most insurance accepted

In-person specialists nationwide

All scheduling handled for you

Text for clinical guidance anytime

How in-person visits work

1

Browse local cardiologists

Tell us who you'd prefer, or let us choose — and we'll connect you with a local cardiologist in your area.

2

We schedule for you

After clinical review, you'll get an official referral. From there, we'll book the earliest appointment that fits your schedule and preferences, and send you the details within 2 business days.

3

Your in-person team is fully prepped

We share your health history ahead of time. And if anything comes up before or after your visit, we're a text away.

4

Get ongoing support anytime

Medications, labs, follow-ups, and referrals — we can coordinate it all. And because your history moves with you, you're never starting from scratch.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

Your care plan
Clinician

What to know before your pacemaker / ICD implantation

If you've already had testing showing a heart rhythm issue, we'll make sure your cardiologist has it before your visit, so they can walk you through what it means right away. If you haven't had this testing done yet, the cardiologist can order the right cardiac workup first.

A pacemaker or ICD is implanted under the skin near your collarbone, with leads placed through a vein into your heart, usually under local anesthesia with sedation

Most people go home the same day or next day, with a few weeks of limited arm movement on that side while it heals

Your cardiologist will also go over risks, alternatives, and answer your questions before anything is decided

Not sure if this is the right next step for you?

Book a visit with a General Medicine clinician first — and they'll help you figure out what's next.

What our customers say about in-person visits

Hear from people who've had General Medicine match them with the right specialist — and stay in their corner every step of the way.

I had low testosterone all the way around so I wanted a referral so I could get properly tested. I'm now getting what I need and leaving my primary care doc in the weeds.

Geoff

General Medicine reached out to a local neurologist for me and got me an in-person appointment for the same week. My PCP through General Medicine continued to reach out to me to follow up, and I felt very supported the entire time.

Cait

They always treat me with respect and do their best to get me treated quickly. They arrange for all tests and doctor visits when they refer you to specialists. Plus, they take my Medicaid insurance!

Jayme

Get your pacemaker or ICD evaluation scheduled.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to book?

Whether virtual or in person, you never need a referral before booking a visit with General Medicine. For in-person visits, we reach out to specialists near you to schedule your appointment. Tell us who you'd prefer, or let us choose for you — either way, we confirm they're in-network before booking. If that specialist requires a referral, our clinical team reviews your health history and symptoms, and if it all lines up, creates a referral for you before we book. That referral is yours to keep, whether we book for you or you take it somewhere else.

How does pricing work?

Before checkout, you'll see an estimated cash and insurance price based on your specialist and plan, but you won't pay until your visit — and that amount may shift with your care needs. All you pay today is $45. $15 covers a General Medicine clinician reviewing your info and providing a referral. $30 covers scheduling coordination: confirming the specialist's in-network, booking a time that works for you, and sending your history ahead. These fees aren't covered by insurance, but are FSA/HSA eligible.

Does this visit include the actual procedure?

This visit gets you seen and evaluated by a specialist who can perform a pacemaker or ICD implant. Some procedures happen the same day. Others are scheduled separately based on what you and your specialist decide.

How long does the device last?

Typically several years depending on the type. Your cardiologist will monitor it at regular check-ins.

What if my cardiologist decides I need a different type of device than I expected?

That's part of what this visit is for — your cardiologist confirms which device actually fits your heart rhythm before anything's scheduled, so the plan reflects what they find, not just what you came in expecting.