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Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology
Aga Khan University Medical College
Professional interests include: ambulatory cardiac monitoring, dilated cardiomyopathy, chronic total occlusion (CTO), and more.
1409 E. Briggsmore Avenue
Modesto, CA 95355

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC is a cardiologist in Modesto, CA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC is affiliated with Sutter Health.

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Office Locations

1409 E. Briggsmore Avenue
Modesto, CA 95355
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Some issues Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News 

“WHERE: Health Education Conference Center, 1700 McHenry Ave. INFO: Stroke survivor-advocate Leean Hendrix and cardiologist Dr. Amar Pohwani, as well as physical therapists, counselors and art...”—"Around The Region (5/12/10)", Merced Sun-Star, May 2010

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

abdominal aortogram

By Affordability:

abdominal aortogram
aortogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC performed more abdominal aortogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal aortogram, and aortogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures
ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC performed more cardiac procedures, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

angioplasty
cardiac catheterization
cardiac stress testing
coronary angioplasty with stent
Doppler echocardiography
echocardiogram
extremity arteriogram
left heart catheterization
lower extremity venous duplex
minimally invasive procedures
myocardial perfusion SPECT
nuclear scan
percutaneous coronary intervention
vascular procedures

In 2012, Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC performed more angioplasty, cardiac catheterization, cardiac (heart) stress testing, coronary angioplasty with stent, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), extremity arteriogram, left heart catheterization, lower extremity venous duplex, minimally invasive procedures, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2012 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 53
cardiac procedures 746
catheterization 126
diagnostic procedures 65
doctor visit 397
hospital care 268
implant surgery 15
inpatient care 268
minimally invasive procedures 141
nuclear scan 121
stent placement (stenting) 61
stress testing 151
ultrasound (sonogram) 596
vascular procedures 291

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2013 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 12
ambulatory monitoring 68
angioplasty 170
cardiac procedures 971
catheterization 319
diagnostic procedures 76
doctor visit 448
hospital care 186
implant surgery 11
inpatient care 186
minimally invasive procedures 330
nuclear scan 140
pelvic imaging 12
stent placement (stenting) 146
stress testing 171
ultrasound (sonogram) 609
vascular procedures 381

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 528
Female 549
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 806
Black 39
Hispanic 168
Asian 35
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 429
From 75 to 84 313
85 and over 162
Less than 65 173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2014 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 55
angioplasty 258
cardiac procedures 1059
catheterization 450
diagnostic procedures 91
doctor visit 541
hospital care 202
implant surgery 11
inpatient care 202
minimally invasive procedures 472
nuclear scan 128
stent placement (stenting) 202
stress testing 173
ultrasound (sonogram) 589
vascular procedures 393

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 522
Female 550
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 783
Black 45
Hispanic 180
Asian 35
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 418
From 75 to 84 304
85 and over 152
Less than 65 198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 48
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2015 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 55
angioplasty 220
cardiac procedures 954
catheterization 357
diagnostic procedures 66
doctor visit 598
hospital care 219
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 219
minimally invasive procedures 381
nuclear scan 88
stent placement (stenting) 166
stress testing 113
ultrasound (sonogram) 605
vascular procedures 378

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 1026
Female 1106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1564
Black 78
Hispanic 356
Asian 74
Other 38
Native American 22
Age
From 65 to 74 810
From 75 to 84 626
85 and over 342
Less than 65 354

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 48
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2016 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 37
angioplasty 248
cardiac procedures 1079
catheterization 445
diagnostic procedures 98
doctor visit 674
hospital care 285
inpatient care 285
minimally invasive procedures 445
nuclear scan 90
stent placement (stenting) 198
stress testing 126
ultrasound (sonogram) 585
vascular procedures 346

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 544
Female 563
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 827
Black 35
Hispanic 176
Asian 39
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 437
From 75 to 84 344
85 and over 166
Less than 65 160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 51
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2017 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 50
angioplasty 241
cardiac procedures 1312
catheterization 421
diagnostic procedures 104
doctor visit 739
hospital care 151
implant surgery 13
inpatient care 151
minimally invasive procedures 497
nuclear scan 125
stent placement (stenting) 174
stress testing 188
ultrasound (sonogram) 767
vascular procedures 442

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 650
Female 610
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 912
Black 44
Hispanic 234
Asian 42
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 486
From 75 to 84 393
85 and over 184
Less than 65 197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 50
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 50
angioplasty 175
cardiac procedures 1199
catheterization 290
diagnostic procedures 80
doctor visit 738
hospital care 117
inpatient care 117
minimally invasive procedures 369
nuclear scan 105
stent placement (stenting) 153
stress testing 204
ultrasound (sonogram) 775
vascular procedures 400

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 623
Female 655
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 954
Black 0
Hispanic 210
Asian 45
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 501
From 75 to 84 413
85 and over 186
Less than 65 178

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 68
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 45
angioplasty 183
cardiac procedures 1350
catheterization 269
diagnostic procedures 100
doctor visit 769
hospital care 127
inpatient care 127
minimally invasive procedures 365
nuclear scan 178
stent placement (stenting) 108
stress testing 270
ultrasound (sonogram) 1018
vascular procedures 646

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 773
Female 754
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1123
Black 52
Hispanic 259
Asian 56
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 593
From 75 to 84 514
85 and over 214
Less than 65 206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 48
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

angioplasty 105
cardiac procedures 1070
catheterization 153
diagnostic procedures 66
doctor visit 707
hospital care 183
inpatient care 183
minimally invasive procedures 215
nuclear scan 121
stent placement (stenting) 58
stress testing 206
ultrasound (sonogram) 989
vascular procedures 545

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 818
Female 814
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1165
Black 53
Hispanic 301
Asian 70
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 656
From 75 to 84 509
85 and over 232
Less than 65 235

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 50
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and stress testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 25
angioplasty 73
cardiac procedures 1173
cardioversion 14
catheterization 117
diagnostic procedures 54
doctor visit 934
hospital care 163
inpatient care 163
minimally invasive procedures 182
nuclear scan 147
stent placement (stenting) 42
stress testing 246
ultrasound (sonogram) 973
vascular procedures 405

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 815
Female 839
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1182
Black 52
Hispanic 301
Asian 78
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 642
From 75 to 84 563
85 and over 251
Less than 65 198

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 49
Dementia 13
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring 24
angioplasty 69
cardiac procedures 966
catheterization 126
diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 929
emergency care 13
hospital care 197
inpatient care 197
minimally invasive procedures 179
nuclear scan 95
stent placement (stenting) 42
stress testing 178
ultrasound (sonogram) 807
vascular procedures 356

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 735
Female 821
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1138
Black 48
Hispanic 261
Asian 78
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 642
From 75 to 84 527
85 and over 223
Less than 65 164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 45
Dementia 10
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated as a cardiologist in Modesto, CA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging 12
ambulatory monitoring 46
angioplasty 174
cardiac procedures 1079
cardioversion 14
catheterization 279
diagnostic procedures 77
doctor visit 679
emergency care 13
hospital care 190
implant surgery 12
inpatient care 190
minimally invasive procedures 325
nuclear scan 121
pelvic imaging 12
stent placement (stenting) 122
stress testing 184
ultrasound (sonogram) 755
vascular procedures 416

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC.

Gender
Female 660
Male 639
Ethnicity
Black / African American 40
Asian / Pacific Islander 50
Non-Hispanic White 950
Native American / Alaskan Native 2
Hispanic 222
Other 6
Age
85 and over 192
75 to 84 409
Less than 65 187
65 to 74 510

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC graduated from Aga Khan University Medical College. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease - Board Certified

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Magellan Health Services, Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net..., Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO), Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund... and Accepted Health Plan of San Joaquin Plans: Advantage D-SNP (HMO) (HMO D-SNP).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California
Medicare Advantage
HealthSmart
MultiPlan
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Humana
Cigna
Alliance PPO
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Magellan Health Services
Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only
Accepted Health Net Plans: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees): Health Net...
Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO
Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO
Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)
Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...
Accepted Health Plan of San Joaquin Plans: Advantage D-SNP (HMO) (HMO D-SNP)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 433 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in Modesto, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $5,972 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
$3,325 		Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve
$1,230 		SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA
$293 		PASCAL
$104 		EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV)
$48 		Other
$973
Abbott Laboratories $4,582 AVEIR
$1,313 		Supera peripheral stent system
$1,255 		Xience V coronary stent system
$252 		Fortify Assura, Ellipse ICD
$170 		Assurity Pacemaker
$166 		Other
$1,426
Medtronic, Inc. $3,933 RESOLUTE ONYX
$3,518 		Harmony
$103 		LINQ II
$77 		ONYX FRONTIER
$66 		CareLink
$45 		Other
$124
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $2,277 Micra
$1,351 		HawkOne
$320 		IN.PACT Admiral
$240 		SelectSecure
$96 		Resolute
$62 		Other
$208
Boston Scientific Corporation $1,499 TACHY LEAD
$921 		Emblem S-ICD
$119 		GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART
$116 		EMBLEM
$100 		WATCHMAN
$70 		Other
$173
Other $6,955 GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder
$1,136 		SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER
$1,069 		XARELTO
$850 		Bradycardia products
$750 		CRM
$564 		Other
$2,586
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $14,807
Travel and Lodging $9,614
Grant $750
Education $48

Research Payments

Dr. Amar L. Pohwani, MD, FACC has received 13 research payments totaling $27,670.

Biography

Dr. Amar Pohwani is a specialist in adult cardiology, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Before completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Pohwani attended medical school at Aga Khan University Medical College. Clinical interests for Dr. Pohwani include intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), coronary angiogram, and cardiac critical care. Patient reviews placed Dr. Pohwani at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California. Dr. Pohwani (or staff) speaks the following languages: Urdu, Sindhi, and Hindi. He is affiliated with Sutter Health. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Modesto, CA.

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