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Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Ross University School of Medicine

1717 Main Street Suite 5850
Dallas, TX 75201

1-866-483-9690

Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD is a neurologist in Dallas, TX specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD is affiliated with Northwest Health System and Baptist Health of Arkansas.

Office Locations

Northwest Health System

1717 Main Street Suite 5850
Dallas, TX 75201

1-866-483-9690

(786) 672-6009

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

comatose EEG

electroencephalography

routine EEG

sleep-only EEG

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for comatose EEG, electroencephalography (EEG), routine EEG, and sleep-only EEG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2012 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	171
doctor visit	658
electroencephalography (EEG)	58
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	501
electroencephalography (EEG)	63
hospital care	179
inpatient care	179

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	57
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	342
electroencephalography (EEG)	69
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	45
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	371
electroencephalography (EEG)	90
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	462

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	648
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	96
Less than 65	218

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	366
electroencephalography (EEG)	48
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	48
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	373
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
hospital care	80
injections	45
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	48
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	33
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	304
electroencephalography (EEG)	109
hospital care	263
injections	20
inpatient care	263
minimally invasive procedures	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	69
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	33
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	454
electroencephalography (EEG)	156
hospital care	394
injections	47
inpatient care	394
minimally invasive procedures	47

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	127
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50
electroencephalography (EEG)	107
hospital care	425
inpatient care	425

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	68
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	159
hospital care	504
inpatient care	504

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	94
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	59
Dementia	42
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
electroencephalography (EEG)	147
hospital care	485
inpatient care	485

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	90
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	35
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	110
hospital care	354
inpatient care	354

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	55
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	50
hospital care	302
inpatient care	302

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	71
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	64
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated as a neurologist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and electroencephalography (EEG).

blood draw	97
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	344
electroencephalography (EEG)	94
hospital care	276
injections	37
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	37

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD.

**Gender**
Female	220
Male	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	324
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	66
Less than 65	80
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aloka S. Amarakone, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$415 AVONEX $208	TYSABRI $100	TECFIDERA $65	PLEGRIDY $23	SPINRAZA $19
Allergan Inc.	$235 BOTOX $207	Botox Therapeutic $28
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$232 Gilenya $90	Aimovig $76	MAYZENT $51	$15
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$199 OXTELLAR XR $122	TROKENDI XR $77
EMD Serono, Inc.	$188 Mavenclad $98	Rebif $90
Other	$1,903 AUBAGIO $143	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $110	Hizentra $109	AJOVY $102	RYTARY $97	Other $1,343

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,072
Consulting Fee	$100

Biography

Dr. Aloka Amarakone is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Amarakone attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Amarakone's professional affiliations include Northwest Health System and Baptist Health of Arkansas.