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Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD

(Dr. Benjamin Saketkhou, M.D.)
Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1989)
Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, chest pain, aortic aneurysm, and more.
110 Jfk Drive Suite 110
Lake Worth, FL 33462

Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD is a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, HCA Florida Healthcare, NYU Langone Health and HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital.

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Office Locations

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110 Jfk Drive Suite 110
Lake Worth, FL 33462

NYU Langone Health

110 John F Kennedy Drive Suite 110
Atlantis, FL 33462
(561) 641-9541
(561) 439-1495
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Some issues Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD can help you with:

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.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

lower extremity venous duplex

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD performed more lower extremity venous duplex procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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 25%

By Volume:

endovenous radiofrequency ablation
ultrasound
vascular procedures
vascular ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD performed more endovenous radiofrequency ablation (Venefit procedure), ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 40
ambulatory monitoring 43
cardiac procedures 618
catheterization 27
diagnostic procedures 27
doctor visit 1634
hospital care 805
inpatient care 805
lab tests 299
minimally invasive procedures 67
nuclear scan 137
nursing home care 14
preventive care 13
stress testing 302
ultrasound (sonogram) 312
vaccines 13
vascular procedures 86

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 198
ambulatory monitoring 36
cardiac procedures 495
catheterization 17
diagnostic procedures 17
doctor visit 1625
hospital care 794
inpatient care 794
lab tests 262
minimally invasive procedures 215
nuclear scan 94
nursing home care 83
stress testing 228
ultrasound (sonogram) 379
vascular procedures 279

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 562
Female 628
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 989
Black 74
Hispanic 104
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 297
From 75 to 84 420
85 and over 365
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 48
Dementia 29
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 46
ambulatory monitoring 31
cardiac procedures 526
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 1430
hospital care 838
inpatient care 838
lab tests 251
minimally invasive procedures 77
nuclear scan 78
nursing home care 72
stress testing 194
ultrasound (sonogram) 334
vascular procedures 105

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 718
Female 709
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1198
Black 97
Hispanic 101
Asian 15
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 345
From 75 to 84 486
85 and over 456
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 47
Dementia 28
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 118
ambulatory monitoring 34
cardiac procedures 522
catheterization 20
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 1494
hospital care 758
inpatient care 758
lab tests 267
minimally invasive procedures 138
nuclear scan 86
nursing home care 43
stress testing 198
ultrasound (sonogram) 318
vascular procedures 176

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 876
Female 944
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1544
Black 130
Hispanic 110
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 468
From 75 to 84 652
85 and over 546
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 50
Dementia 26
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 56
ambulatory monitoring 25
cardiac procedures 532
catheterization 22
diagnostic procedures 22
doctor visit 1436
hospital care 736
inpatient care 736
lab tests 203
minimally invasive procedures 78
nuclear scan 105
nursing home care 15
stress testing 229
ultrasound (sonogram) 287
vascular procedures 103

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 547
Female 527
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 880
Black 91
Hispanic 82
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 274
From 75 to 84 358
85 and over 330
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 37
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 47
Dementia 28
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 98
ambulatory monitoring 43
cardiac procedures 497
catheterization 20
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 1405
hospital care 517
inpatient care 517
lab tests 162
minimally invasive procedures 118
nuclear scan 89
stress testing 210
ultrasound (sonogram) 293
vascular procedures 162

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 528
Female 522
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 876
Black 81
Hispanic 68
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 289
From 75 to 84 368
85 and over 307
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 28
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 229
ambulatory monitoring 31
cardiac procedures 518
catheterization 23
diagnostic procedures 23
doctor visit 1275
hospital care 608
injections 65
inpatient care 608
lab tests 100
minimally invasive procedures 252
nuclear scan 85
stress testing 184
ultrasound (sonogram) 498
vascular procedures 404

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 520
Female 490
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 863
Black 66
Hispanic 58
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 270
From 75 to 84 354
85 and over 303
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 49
Dementia 27
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 131
ambulatory monitoring 47
cardiac procedures 567
catheterization 29
diagnostic procedures 29
doctor visit 1239
hospital care 399
injections 79
inpatient care 399
minimally invasive procedures 160
nuclear scan 112
stress testing 237
ultrasound (sonogram) 461
vascular procedures 354

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 483
Female 483
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 832
Black 54
Hispanic 49
Asian 14
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 266
From 75 to 84 375
85 and over 254
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 47
Dementia 22
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, cardiac procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 193
ambulatory monitoring 37
cardiac procedures 432
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 1047
hospital care 363
injections 109
inpatient care 363
minimally invasive procedures 208
nuclear scan 76
stress testing 164
ultrasound (sonogram) 476
vascular procedures 448

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 496
Female 430
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 802
Black 52
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 362
85 and over 252
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 50
Dementia 24
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 189
ambulatory monitoring 31
cardiac procedures 440
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 14
doctor visit 1016
hospital care 257
injections 101
inpatient care 257
minimally invasive procedures 203
nuclear scan 85
stress testing 182
ultrasound (sonogram) 414
vascular procedures 384

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 342
Female 361
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 617
Black 38
Hispanic 29
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 183
From 75 to 84 292
85 and over 186
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 45
Dementia 23
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 154
cardiac procedures 539
catheterization 18
diagnostic procedures 18
doctor visit 1066
hospital care 360
injections 90
inpatient care 360
minimally invasive procedures 172
nuclear scan 104
stress testing 221
ultrasound (sonogram) 506
vascular procedures 367

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 401
Female 429
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 705
Black 45
Hispanic 47
Asian 0
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 236
From 75 to 84 325
85 and over 232
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 46
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 43
Dementia 18
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated as a cardiologist in Lake Worth, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation 132
ambulatory monitoring 35
cardiac procedures 516
catheterization 20
diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 1333
hospital care 585
injections 88
inpatient care 585
lab tests 220
minimally invasive procedures 153
nuclear scan 95
nursing home care 45
preventive care 13
stress testing 213
ultrasound (sonogram) 388
vaccines 13
vascular procedures 260

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD.

Gender
Male 497
Female 502
Ethnicity
Black / African American 66
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 846
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 63
Other 4
Age
75 to 84 362
85 and over 293
Less than 65 81
65 to 74 261

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 43
Atrial Fibrillation 33
Dementia 23
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1989. He completed residency at North Shore University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1989)

Residency: North Shore University Hospital (1992)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (1992)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health
HCA Florida Healthcare
NYU Langone Health
HCA Florida JFK North Hospital HCA Florida JFK Hospital

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. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, AARP, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, GEHA, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Aetna Medicare, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, IUOE Local 14-14B, American Plan Administrators, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Nippon Life-Aetna, Insurance Design Administrators, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Mutual of Omaha, Christian Brothers Services, Aetna EPO (American Express employer), Administrative Concepts, WellNet, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, Aetna Florida Exchange QHP, Global Excel, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO, AXA Assistance USA, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, UMR, Surest, UMR GEHA, Wellfleet-NYU Student, MVP Preferred EPO, Starmark, Screen Actors Guild, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Aetna Student Plan, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, WTC Health Program, Nippon Life Ins Co, Fiserv Health, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, Aetna International, BCBS Out of State or Region, Professional Benefit Admin, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Qualcare Direct, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, Health Net of California, Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees), AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees), Wlny-TV Inc., Aetna Meritain Health, Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees), Health Republic of New Jersey, Medicare Part A and B, Diversified Administration Corporation, NYC Employees PPO Plan, Global Health and HIP Medicare Supplement.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
GHI Medicare Supplement
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare Indemnity
United Healthcare HMO
United Healthcare EPO
United Healthcare Choice
First Health PPO
Aetna POS
Aetna Open Access HMO
Great-West Healthcare HMO
Aetna Indemnity
Golden Rule
Great-West Healthcare
Community Care Network (CCN)
TRICARE
Trustmark
Aetna PPO
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna Open Access EPO
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
EmblemHealth
CIGNA Indemnity
United Healthcare Medicare
AARP
Medicare Part B
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
HealthSpring
US Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Navigate
GEHA
Guardian
Railroad Medicare
Humana
Cigna
Aetna Medicare
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Apwu Health Plan
IUOE Local 14-14B
American Plan Administrators
Teamsters Allied Benefits
Nippon Life-Aetna
Insurance Design Administrators
Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
Mutual of Omaha
Christian Brothers Services
Aetna EPO (American Express employer)
Administrative Concepts
WellNet
Oxford Health Plans Liberty
Qualcare Inc
Aetna Florida Exchange QHP
Global Excel
NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
Aetna Medicare Value Select HMO
AXA Assistance USA
World Trade Center - Sedgwick
UMR
Surest
UMR GEHA
Wellfleet-NYU Student
MVP Preferred EPO
Starmark
Screen Actors Guild
Allied
BCBS Federal Program
AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
Aetna Student Plan
Oxford Health Plans Freedom
US Life Insurance Company
Meritain Health
WTC Health Program
Nippon Life Ins Co
Fiserv Health
Chesterfield Resources Inc
BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)
NY Fire Department - WTC
Aetna International
BCBS Out of State or Region
Professional Benefit Admin
Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
Qualcare Direct
Nippon Life of America-Aetna
Health Net of California
Aetna Choice POS II Value Plan (NY University Employees)
AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
Wlny-TV Inc.
Aetna Meritain Health
Aetna Choice POS II Choice Plus Plan (NY University Employees)
Health Republic of New Jersey
Medicare Part A and B
Diversified Administration Corporation
NYC Employees PPO Plan
Global Health
HIP Medicare Supplement

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Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Behzad Benjamin Saketkhou, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Worth, FL. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-15 
I have been going to Dr. Saketkhou for over five years and I have only great things to say about him. He has helped me and my family numerous times and literally saved my friend's life. I can't recommend him enough!
Overall Rating: 1.0 2019-03-28 
very curt, rude, doesn't listen, bedside manner is very poor, advertises his religion in his practice.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $918 ENTRESTO
$621 		LEQVIO
$276
$21
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $249 XARELTO
$249
Abbott Laboratories $233 AVEIR
$133 		MitraClip System
$49 		Quadra Assura CRT Defibrillator
$13 		Pacemakers
$13 		CardioMEMS HF System
$12 		Other
$12
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $215 CRM
$106 		Merlin
$43 		CardioMEMS HF System
$31 		Electrophysiology
$25 		Unify Assura
$11
Horizon Therapeutics plc $125 KRYSTEXXA
$125
Other $366 BYSTOLIC
$100 		VenaSeal
$57 		CRESTOR
$40 		LifeVest
$37 		Repatha
$21 		Other
$111
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,006
Education $100

Biography

Dr. B. Saketkhou is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology. These areas are among his clinical interests: portal vein thrombosis (PVT), rheumatic heart disease, and orthostatic hypotension. Dr. Saketkhou's hospital/clinic affiliations include HCA Florida Healthcare, Baptist Health, and NYU Langone Health. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and then he performed his residency at North Shore University Hospital, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Saketkhou is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry.

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