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Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD

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(Dr. Neelantha Menaka De Silva, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
New York Medical College
Professional interests include: injuries, tremors, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and more.
2600 Saint Michael Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503

Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD is a neurologist in Orange, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, PAVILION NEUROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange - Stroke Center and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.

View Doctor's Full Profile (239) 984-6839

Office Locations

1140 W La Veta Avenue Suite 730
Orange, CA 92868
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CHRISTUS Health

11215 Metro Parkway Building 3, Suite 1
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 208-2212
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11215 Metro Parkway Building 3, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34239
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CHRISTUS Health

2600 Saint Michael Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503
(239) 984-6839
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Some issues Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

  • Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
  • Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
  • Lyme disease
  • Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
  • Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound
carotid ultrasound
duplex ultrasound
vascular studies
vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound 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 Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care
motor evoked potential test

In 2013, Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and motor evoked potential test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 131
doctor visit 698
electroencephalography (EEG) 35
evoked potential test 74
hospital care 716
inpatient care 716
ultrasound (sonogram) 44
vascular procedures 44

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 309
Female 411
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 530
Black 0
Hispanic 123
Asian 45
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 277
85 and over 157
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 40
Dementia 28
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2014 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 96
doctor visit 683
electroencephalography (EEG) 29
evoked potential test 68
hospital care 70
inpatient care 70
ultrasound (sonogram) 30
vascular procedures 30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 204
Female 263
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 340
Black 15
Hispanic 72
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 158
85 and over 83
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 32
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 102
doctor visit 649
electroencephalography (EEG) 33
evoked potential test 74
hospital care 201
inpatient care 201

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 454
Female 540
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 710
Black 28
Hispanic 184
Asian 48
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 384
From 75 to 84 338
85 and over 128
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 81
doctor visit 619
electroencephalography (EEG) 43
evoked potential test 95
hospital care 202
inpatient care 202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 281
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 356
Black 0
Hispanic 97
Asian 36
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 180
From 75 to 84 159
85 and over 95
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 27
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2017 were evoked potential test, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 112
doctor visit 522
electroencephalography (EEG) 27
evoked potential test 182
hospital care 147
inpatient care 147
ultrasound (sonogram) 60
vascular procedures 60

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 231
Female 278
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 382
Black 14
Hispanic 76
Asian 25
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 192
From 75 to 84 157
85 and over 82
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Dementia 25
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2018 were evoked potential test, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 194
doctor visit 494
electroencephalography (EEG) 19
evoked potential test 281
hospital care 255
inpatient care 255
ultrasound (sonogram) 56
vascular procedures 56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 272
Female 318
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 431
Black 19
Hispanic 94
Asian 32
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 216
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 81
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 35
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2019 were evoked potential test, diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 204
doctor visit 510
electroencephalography (EEG) 46
evoked potential test 309
hospital care 200
inpatient care 200
ultrasound (sonogram) 45
vascular procedures 45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 300
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 408
Black 20
Hispanic 84
Asian 35
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 216
From 75 to 84 193
85 and over 76
Less than 65 80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 19
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2020 were evoked potential test, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 182
doctor visit 488
electroencephalography (EEG) 35
evoked potential test 279
hospital care 200
inpatient care 200
ultrasound (sonogram) 64
vascular procedures 64

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 429
Black 17
Hispanic 79
Asian 34
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 218
From 75 to 84 207
85 and over 78
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 24
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 136
doctor visit 479
electroencephalography (EEG) 12
evoked potential test 206
hospital care 211
inpatient care 211
ultrasound (sonogram) 34
vascular procedures 34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 367
Black 12
Hispanic 67
Asian 28
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 187
From 75 to 84 161
85 and over 82
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2022 were evoked potential test, hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 152
doctor visit 491
electroencephalography (EEG) 13
evoked potential test 214
hospital care 192
inpatient care 192
ultrasound (sonogram) 69
vascular procedures 69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 289
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 384
Black 18
Hispanic 80
Asian 34
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 199
85 and over 84
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 36
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 114
doctor visit 537
electroencephalography (EEG) 33
evoked potential test 174
hospital care 202
inpatient care 202
ultrasound (sonogram) 58
vascular procedures 58

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 236
Female 274
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 345
Black 13
Hispanic 88
Asian 43
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 203
85 and over 94
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 39
Dementia 19
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated as a neurologist in Orange, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 136
doctor visit 560
electroencephalography (EEG) 29
evoked potential test 177
hospital care 236
inpatient care 236
ultrasound (sonogram) 51
vascular procedures 51

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 321
Ethnicity
Black / African American 14
Asian / Pacific Islander 35
Non-Hispanic White 425
Hispanic 94
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 6
Age
75 to 84 205
85 and over 94
Less than 65 77
65 to 74 209

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 22
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Providence Medical Foundation
Providence
PAVILION NEUROLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange - Stroke Center
Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

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. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Insurance Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Neelantha Menaka Desilva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

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

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $57,033 COPAXONE
$56,027 		AJOVY
$354 		NUVIGIL
$171 		Zecuity
$108 		AZILECT
$102 		Other
$272
Biogen, Inc. $8,895 TECFIDERA
$5,111 		ZINBRYTA
$1,666 		Vumerity
$863 		PLEGRIDY
$715 		AVONEX
$302 		Other
$238
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $2,869 KESIMPTA
$1,142 		Gilenya
$810 		MAYZENT
$287 		EXELON PATCH
$277 		Aimovig
$126 		Other
$227
UCB, Inc. $2,403 Vimpat
$1,053 		Briviact
$623 		Rystiggo
$312 		Zilbrysq
$108 		Neupro
$72 		Other
$236
Allergan Inc. $2,322 BOTOX
$1,181 		VRAYLAR
$469 		Botox Therapeutic
$197 		NAMENDA XR
$120 		BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE
$96 		Other
$258
Other $29,637 TROKENDI XR
$1,873 		NORTHERA
$1,206 		AUBAGIO
$1,097 		Nuedexta
$1,057 		Xyrem
$1,044 		Other
$23,360
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $43,354
Honoraria $26,500
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $24,789
Consulting Fee $4,455
Travel and Lodging $3,615
Other $446

Biography

Dr. Neelantha Desilva's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His clinical interests include orthostatic hypotension, intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and guillain-barre syndrome. He appears to be in-network for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Desilva attended New York Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, and Providence St. Mary Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inOrange, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.

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