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Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery
Howard University College of Medicine
Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.
16917 Enadia Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD is a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD is affiliated with Antelope Valley Medical Center, Providence, Valley Presbyterian Hospital , Dignity Health, Northridge Hospital Medical Center and VALLEY VASCULAR ASSOCIATES INC.

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Office Locations

16917 Enadia Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Some issues Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

  • Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
  • Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
  • Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
  • Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
  • Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

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. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

excisional debridement
tunneled central line placement

In 2023, Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD had a list price for excisional debridement, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. 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 Affordability:

central line placement

In 2023, Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD had a list price for central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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:

abdominal aortogram
arteriogram
AV fistula surgery

By Affordability:

anastomosis
arteriovenous anastomosis
AV fistula surgery
device removal
hemodialysis access surgery
lower extremity venous ultrasound
lower extremity venous duplex
tunneled central line removal
vascular anastomosis
venous duplex ultrasound

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD performed more abdominal aortogram, arteriogram, and AV fistula surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for anastomosis, arteriovenous (AV) anastomosis, AV fistula surgery, device removal, hemodialysis access surgery, lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, tunneled central line removal, vascular anastomosis, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 71
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 84
hospital care 47
inpatient care 47
vascular procedures 29

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 61
Black 19
Hispanic 52
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 68
Dementia 23
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 115
hospital care 46
inpatient care 46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 21
Hispanic 79
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 18
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 66
Dementia 24
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 47
dialysis access procedures 14
doctor visit 177
hospital care 116
inpatient care 116
ultrasound (sonogram) 133
vascular procedures 133

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 166
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 25
Hispanic 83
Asian 25
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 53
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 73
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 64
Dementia 35
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 18
catheterization 44
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 138
device removal 20
dialysis access procedures 37
doctor visit 354
excision 138
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
ultrasound (sonogram) 256
vascular procedures 318

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 214
Female 227
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 235
Black 34
Hispanic 125
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 160
From 75 to 84 133
85 and over 69
Less than 65 79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 65
Dementia 20
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA during 2023 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 21
catheterization 22
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 79
device removal 13
dialysis access procedures 45
doctor visit 441
excision 79
hospital care 115
inpatient care 115
minimally invasive procedures 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 272
vascular procedures 389

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 224
Black 34
Hispanic 128
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 75
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 63
Dementia 16
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Van Nuys, CA were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

anastomosis 19
catheterization 37
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 108
device removal 16
dialysis access procedures 32
doctor visit 234
excision 108
hospital care 87
inpatient care 87
minimally invasive procedures 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 220
vascular procedures 217

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 122
Ethnicity
Black / African American 22
Asian / Pacific Islander 12
Non-Hispanic White 125
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 77
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 66
85 and over 35
Less than 65 53
65 to 74 88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD From 2018 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 66
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 8
Dementia 19

Education & Training

Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He is certified by the Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center

Board Certification: Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Antelope Valley Medical Center
Providence
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Dignity Health
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
VALLEY VASCULAR ASSOCIATES INC

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. George Michael Makkar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Michael Makkar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Anthem
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AngioDynamics, Inc. $2,400 Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac
$2,400
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $1,637 GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis
$923 		GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
$508 		EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control
$144 		GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis
$48 		GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $989 Endurant
$515 		Aptus Heli-FX
$136 		CoreValve Evolut
$99 		IN.PACT Admiral
$25 		Valiant Captivia
$12 		Other
$203
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $668 STRAVIX PL
$183 		GRAFIX PL
$149 		GRAFIX
$141 		Oasis
$126 		COLLAGENASE SANTYL
$46 		Other
$25
Medtronic, Inc. $661 Abre
$247 		MC3 Crescent Jugular Dual Lumen Catheter
$220 		CONCERTOTM
$47 		HawkOne
$33 		IN.PACT Admiral
$28 		Other
$87
Other $1,800 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire
$536 		RELAY
$318 		Ruby Coil
$150 		RELAY PLUS
$124 		ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System
$76 		Other
$595
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,363
Education $3,052
Travel and Lodging $1,740

Biography

Dr. George Makkar is a specialist in general surgery and vascular surgery in Colton, CA and Van Nuys, CA. Dr. Makkar's areas of expertise include thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. He is professionally affiliated with Antelope Valley Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, and Providence. He appears to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Van Nuys, CA according to Doctor.com. Dr. Makkar is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine.

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