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Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD

(Dr. Darshana Rajesh Kadakia, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Geriatrics (Elderly Care) and Adult Critical Care

Topiwala National Medical College (1981)

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

910 S El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA

(949) 492-4994

Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD is a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA specializing in adult pulmonology, geriatrics (elderly care) and adult critical care. She graduated from Topiwala National Medical College in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD is affiliated with Providence, Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach and Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo.

Office Locations

910 S El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA

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Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

910 South El Camino Real Suite A
San Clemente, CA 92672

(949) 492-4994

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Some issues Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	934
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
lab tests	85
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1052
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176
lab tests	71
preventive care	55
vaccines	55

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	35
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	934
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
preventive care	44
vaccines	44

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	36
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, chronic care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	65
doctor visit	945
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
lab tests	63
preventive care	46
vaccines	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	20
doctor visit	824
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175
lab tests	16
preventive care	40
vaccines	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	898
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
lab tests	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2018 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	745
lab tests	23
preventive care	43
vaccines	43

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2019 were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	853
lab tests	25
preventive care	45
vaccines	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2020 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	1125

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2021 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	1112

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA during 2022 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	39
doctor visit	865

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated as a pulmonologist in San Clemente, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

blood draw	25
chronic care	42
doctor visit	935
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124
lab tests	44
preventive care	44
vaccines	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD.

**Gender**
Female	82
Male	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	119
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	45
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD graduated from Topiwala National Medical College in 1981. She completed residency at Internal Medicine: Chicago Grant Hospital Inc. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Topiwala National Medical College (1981)

Residency: Internal Medicine: Chicago Grant Hospital Inc (1984)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Darshana R. Kadakia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Saddleback Medical Center

MemorialCare

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$59 MOUNJARO $59
Abbott Laboratories	$57 FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $57
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$33 ARCAPTA NEOHALER $33
Pfizer Inc.	$26 PREVNAR 20 $26
Novo Nordisk Inc	$17 Tresiba $17
Other	$44 Cologuard Collection Kit $17	IMVEXXY $13	$14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$236

Biography

Dr. Darshana Kadakia specializes in adult critical care, adult pulmonology, and geriatrics (elderly care) and practices in San Clemente, CA. Her areas of expertise include the following: airway obstruction, tracheal stenosis, and pneumonitis (lung inflammation). Before completing her residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center, Dr. Kadakia attended medical school at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and Topiwala National Medical College. In addition to English, Dr. Kadakia (or staff) speaks Gujarati and Hindi. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence and Saddleback Medical Center.