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Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

Professional interests include: cancer, cysts, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and more.

1802 Braeburn Drive Building B 1st Floor
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 772-3490

Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD is an endocrinologist in Salem, VA specializing in adult endocrinology. Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD is affiliated with LewisGale Medical Center, HCA Virginia and LEWIS GALE PHYSICIANS LLC.

Office Locations

1802 Braeburn Drive Building B 1st Floor
Salem, VA 24153

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Some issues Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	78
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	28
thyroid function tests	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2013 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
blood draw	572
diabetes management	298
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	884
hospital care	226
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	226
lab tests	1362
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
neck imaging	16
preventive care	451
thyroid function tests	572
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	29
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	66
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2014 were lab tests, thyroid function tests, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	999
diabetes management	598
doctor visit	1477
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
lab tests	2915
preventive care	952
thyroid function tests	1010

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	596
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	40
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	65
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	169
diabetes management	91
doctor visit	1435
hospital care	261
inpatient care	261
lab tests	398
preventive care	139
thyroid function tests	156

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	1072

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1310
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	714
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	112
Less than 65	260

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	60
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1550
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	42
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1501
hospital care	230
inpatient care	230

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	55
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1402
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	51
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1372
hospital care	350
inpatient care	350

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	56
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	57
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1120
hospital care	274
inpatient care	274

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	42
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1159
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	51
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	50
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1086
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	44
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Salem, VA were lab tests, preventive care, thyroid function tests and blood draw.

aspiration	18
blood draw	441
diabetes management	329
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1187
hospital care	221
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	221
lab tests	1175
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
neck imaging	16
preventive care	514
thyroid function tests	441
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	485

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	600
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	210
85 and over	47
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	330

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. He has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (1999)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kamran Rasul, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LewisGale Medical Center

HCA Virginia

LEWIS GALE PHYSICIANS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.	$597 Minimed 630G $282	Minimed 670G System $239	Insulin pump $76
Novo Nordisk Inc	$579 RYBELSUS $198	Ozempic $145	Victoza $66	Tresiba $48	Saxenda $45	Other $77
Abbott Laboratories	$404 Diabetes Care $223	FreeStyle Libre $106	Freestyle Libre 2 $27	FreeStyle Lite system $23	FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 $15	Other $10
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$338 FARXIGA $214	BYDUREON PEN $27	BYDUREON WEEKLY $17	$80
Amgen Inc.	$332 Repatha $167	Prolia $165
Other	$2,192 AFREZZA $185	SAMSCA $158	TANZEUM $147	TEPEZZA $132	JARDIANCE $126	Other $1,445

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,979
Education	$464

Biography

Dr. Kamran Rasul specializes in adult endocrinology and practices in Salem, VA. Dr. Rasul trained at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Rasul include cysts, diabetes, and diabetes management. In addition to English, Dr. Rasul (or staff) speaks Urdu. Dr. Rasul's hospital/clinic affiliations include LewisGale Medical Center and HCA Virginia.