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Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Professional interests include: intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and more.

Baylor Neurology (hospital) Mcnair Campus
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-2273

Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH is a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, Baptist Health of Arkansas, VEEONE MEDICAL GROUP PA and TX Health Network.

Office Locations

7200 Cambridge Street 9th Floor, Bcm 609-1
Houston, TX 77030

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Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor Neurology (hospital) Mcnair Campus
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 798-2273

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Some issues Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH can help you with:

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

Smoking
High fat diet
Lack of exercise
High salt diet
Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

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. Hospital treatment generally begins 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 using a catheter (thin needle) to 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.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed 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, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	134
inpatient care	134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	52
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	364
inpatient care	364

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	32
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	41
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	332
inpatient care	332

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	48
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	43
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	334
inpatient care	334

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	33
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	195
inpatient care	195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	56
Dementia	35
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	52
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	22
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	13
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	54
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	71
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	52
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated as a vascular neurologist in Houston, TX were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	195
inpatient care	195

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Female	80
Male	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	101
Hispanic	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	41
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Cancer	12
Dementia	36

Education & Training

Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

Baptist Health of Arkansas

VEEONE MEDICAL GROUP PA

TX Health Network

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. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Coventry, Superior Health Plan, First Health, USA Managed Care Organization, HealthSmart, Community Health Choice, Provider Select, Interlink, Texas Children's Health Plan, KELSEY-SEYBOLD and Independent Medical Systems.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rahul Hareshkumar Damani, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:

Coventry

Superior Health Plan

First Health

USA Managed Care Organization

HealthSmart

Community Health Choice

Provider Select

Interlink

Texas Children's Health Plan

KELSEY-SEYBOLD

Independent Medical Systems

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,243 $1,243
Cyberonics, Inc.	$77 VNS Therapy $77

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$902
Food and Beverage	$418

Biography

Dr. Rahul Damani specializes in vascular neurology and practices in Houston, TX. His areas of expertise consist of subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and ischemic stroke. He is professionally affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University, Dr. Damani attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and M.P. Shah Medical College for medical school. He appears to be in-network for USA Managed Care Organization, Superior Health Plan, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Damani include: Cristanne Wijman Young Investigator Award, Neuro Critical Care Society (NCS); Minority Faculty Association Research Award, University of Texas; and Faculty Teaching Award, Baylor College of Medicine. He welcomes new patients at his office inHouston, TX as reported by CommonSpirit Health.