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Dr. Dale Ding, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Duke University School of Medicine (2010)
Professional interests include: stroke
225 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY SUITE 505
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202

Dr. Dale Ding, MD is a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Dale Ding, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, UofL Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

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Office Locations

225 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY SUITE 505
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
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200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40202
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2603 Kentucky Avenue Suite 402
Paducah, KY 42003
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Some issues Dr. Dale Ding, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

angiogram
carotid arteriogram
cervicocerebral arteriogram
embolization
spinal embolization
vascular procedures
vertebral arteriogram

By Affordability:

cerebral embolization
embolization
spinal embolization

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kentucky, Dr. Dale Ding, MD performed more angiogram (angiography), carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, embolization, spinal embolization, vascular procedures, and vertebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cerebral embolization, embolization, and spinal embolization 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 43
inpatient care 43
vascular procedures 36

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 23
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 41
Dementia 29
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 26
minimally invasive procedures 26
spinal procedures 26
vascular procedures 146

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 55
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 31
Dementia 21
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2020 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 21
doctor visit 12
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77
minimally invasive procedures 21
spinal procedures 21
vascular procedures 221

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 123
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 19
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 53
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 30
Dementia 30
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 60
doctor visit 24
minimally invasive procedures 60
spinal procedures 60
vascular procedures 399

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 16
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 49
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 36
Dementia 27
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2022 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 22
doctor visit 18
minimally invasive procedures 22
spinal procedures 22
vascular procedures 328

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 108
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 19
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 71
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 34
Dementia 19
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY during 2023 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 28
minimally invasive procedures 28
spinal procedures 28
vascular procedures 357

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 52
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 89
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 14
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 75
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 43
Dementia 20
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dale Ding, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in LOUISVILLE, KY were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization 31
doctor visit 18
hospital care 60
inpatient care 60
minimally invasive procedures 31
spinal procedures 31
vascular procedures 247

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 56
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 76
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 29
85 and over 11
Less than 65 19
65 to 74 42

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dale Ding, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dale Ding, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 23
Cancer 11
Dementia 24

Education & Training

Dr. Dale Ding, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2010. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2010)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dale Ding, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health
UofL Health
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Penumbra, Inc. $2,097 ARTEMIS
$1,962 		Penumbra System
$135
Balt USA, LLC $1,857 Optima Coil System
$774 		Eclipse 2L
$73 		Carrier Delivery Catheter
$24
$986
Stryker Corporation $1,648 SURPASS EVOLVE
$699 		NEUROFORM ATLAS
$336 		ATLAS
$244 		Target
$220 		Trevo
$77 		Other
$73
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. $1,144 TRUFILL
$1,144
Medtronic, Inc. $1,122 PIPELINE
$979 		Duet
$120 		Axium
$14 		SOLITAIRE X
$8
Other $1,981 PIPELINE
$252 		Solitaire
$219 		Spine Devices
$172 		Oncology
$135 		ENTERPRISE
$130 		Other
$1,074
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $7,087
Travel and Lodging $2,762

Research Payments

Dr. Dale Ding, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $1,899.

Biography

Dr. Dale Ding specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Louisville, KY and Paducah, KY. He attended Duke University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. In Dr. Ding's practice, he is particularly interested in stroke. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baptist Health Louisville, UofL Health, and Baptist Health. Dr. Ding's practice in Louisville, KY is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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