130 Fisher Road
Berlin, VT 05602
About Our Location
Cardiac Rehabilitation at University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center supports your recovery after a heart attack, heart surgery or other heart condition. We offer individualized services and plans to meet your needs as you safely regain your strength, build confidence and work toward a healthy future.
Our specially designed cardiac rehabilitation area features a variety of state-of-the-art exercise equipment, including five treadmills, two recumbent bikes, one Airdyne bike, two rowing machines and three arm ergometers.
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (Phase II) is a six-to-12-week outpatient program. It consists of monitored, progressive aerobic exercise, starting one to two weeks after your hospital discharge. One comprehensive fee is charged for each session, which includes the cost of cardiac monitoring and physician and staff supervision. Most insurance companies cover the cost of this program.
Features of this program include:
- Exercise sessions held three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00 to 11:00 am) in a specifically designed cardiac rehabilitation area.
- Each participant follows an individualized exercise plan.
- Exercise is conducted in groups of eight to 10 people for approximately one hour (including exercise on a treadmill and/or stationary bike, rowing machine or arm ergometer, etc.).
- Education is provided in group sessions held once a week and through individual teaching.
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Insurance Accepted
If your insurance carrier is not listed below, please call Patient Financial Services at 802-371-4600 option #1 then option #2.
Please Note: The below is a list of insurers contracted with Central Vermont Medical Center, but it does not guarantee participation of your specific insurance plan or coverage of your planned service (i.e. medical, dental, behavioral health, etc.). Although some exclusions may be called out below, this list does not fully capture covered lines of business (i.e. Commercial, Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid) or products. Please contact your insurer to determine your unique benefit coverage.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / FEP / CBA
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- Medicaid (VT)*
- Medicare*
- MVP
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare for Life – Skilled Nursing Facility
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United Behavioral Health/Optum
- United HealthCare
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Workers' Comp (VT)
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.
Last Updated: 5/3/23
Awards & Certifications
American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is proud to be certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). AACVR is the national organization that evaluates cardiac rehabilitation programs. Our certification highlights our dedication to comprehensive cardiac rehab services that improve your quality of life.
Directions & Parking
Cardiac Rehabilitation
130 Fisher Road
Berlin, VT 05602
Cardiac rehabilitation at Central Vermont Medical Center is located on the basement level of Medical Office Building A.