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Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS

(Dr. Harsha Vinayak Gopal, FACS)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1985)

1244 Boylston Street Suite 303
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

(617) 383-6800

Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS is an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS is affiliated with VERNICK AND GOPAL, LLC.

Office Locations

1244 Boylston Street Suite 303
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

(617) 383-6800

(617) 383-6801

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	64
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	484
ear procedures	47
excision	76
gynecologic procedures	64
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	88
minimally invasive procedures	176
nose surgery	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	476
ear procedures	48
excision	43
gynecologic procedures	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	87
minimally invasive procedures	144
nose surgery	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	50
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	50
diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	331
ear procedures	38
excision	50
gynecologic procedures	50
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	103
minimally invasive procedures	164
nose surgery	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	378
ear procedures	33
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	95
nose surgery	21
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	50
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, nose surgery, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	90
diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	506
ear procedures	33
excision	90
gynecologic procedures	90
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	85
minimally invasive procedures	186
nose surgery	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	90

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	26
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	46
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	451
ear procedures	51
excision	46
gynecologic procedures	46
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	113
minimally invasive procedures	171
nose surgery	58
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	28
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	15
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	483
ear procedures	44
excision	42
gynecologic procedures	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	131
minimally invasive procedures	173
nose surgery	42
nosebleed treatment	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	437
ear procedures	52
excision	51
gynecologic procedures	40
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	164
nose surgery	65
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	37
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	350
ear procedures	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	75
minimally invasive procedures	75

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	36
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and nosebleed treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	693
ear procedures	63
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	105
nosebleed treatment	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	50
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ear procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	842
ear procedures	82
excision	24
gynecologic procedures	24
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	122
minimally invasive procedures	146
nose surgery	24
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	54
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated as an otolaryngologist in Chestnut Hill, MA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, nose surgery and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	46
diagnostic procedures	46
doctor visit	493
ear procedures	47
excision	49
gynecologic procedures	46
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	98
minimally invasive procedures	145
nose surgery	57
nosebleed treatment	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	294
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	32
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	160

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1985. He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1985)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VERNICK AND GOPAL, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Chestnut Hill, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$4,789 Propel $2,637	SINUVA $2,152
Stryker Corporation	$1,575 ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $1,225	CLARIFIX CRYOTHERAPY DEVICE $178	XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM $81	Latera $36	SPIROX - LATERA $30	Other $25
Acclarent, Inc	$1,560 RELIEVA SCOUT Sinus Dilation System $1,075	RELIEVA SPINPLUS Balloon Sinuplasty System $167	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $119	Rhinology $101	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $78	Other $21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$557 QNASL $557
Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$329 Dymista $314	Aerospan $15
Other	$1,295 Vivaer RF Stylus $152	EpiPen $132	XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $109	Powered ENT Instrument $83	ENT Sinus $70	Other $749

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,160
Travel and Lodging	$4,299
Honoraria	$500
Entertainment	$145

Biography

Dr. Harsha Gopal works as an otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Clinical interests for Dr. Gopal include ear problems. He is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5).

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2015

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Harsha V. Girdhar Gopal, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography