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Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC

(Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC)

(49 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2019)

Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), chest pain, diabetes, and more.

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 495
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 216-0770

Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC is in Portland, OR specializing in cardiology (heart disease). He graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2019 and has 6 years of experience. Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC is affiliated with Providence, Providence Heart Clinic - Heart Rhythm - St. Vincent, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON and ICCO LLC.

Office Locations

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 495
Portland, OR 97225

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Some issues Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	535

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	52
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	53
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	941

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	540
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	119
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated as in Portland, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	575
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	462
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	67
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	68
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated as in Portland, OR during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	59
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated during 2023 were atrial fibrilation, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	75
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated as in Portland, OR were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	605
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	419
Native American / Alaskan Native	3
Hispanic	19
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	74
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	60
Cancer	12
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2019. He is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2019)

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Heart Clinic - Heart Rhythm - St. Vincent

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

ICCO LLC

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.

Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health Network, Tricare Prime, Tricare for Life, Cigna PPO, Cigna Open Access Plus, United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus, Tricare Select, Providence Health Plan Medicaid, BCBS Federal, Champ VA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage, Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State, Tricare US Family Health Plan, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Medicare A&B, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right (Marquis Advantage), Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage, Medicare AB and Age Right Marquis Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health Network

Tricare Prime

Tricare for Life

Cigna PPO

Cigna Open Access Plus

United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus

Tricare Select

Providence Health Plan Medicaid

BCBS Federal

Champ VA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage

Regence BCBS EPO - Out of State

Tricare US Family Health Plan

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Medicare A&B

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right (Marquis Advantage)

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Medicare AB

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Ryan L. Hermansen, PAC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$132 $132
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$113 Kerendia $113
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.	$47 OPTIMIZER $47
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$36 ENTRESTO $36

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$328

Biography

Mr. Ryan Hermansen works as a cardiology (heart disease). He studied medicine at Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Mr. Hermansen's areas of expertise include coronary angiogram, myxoma, and orthostatic hypotension. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Mr. Hermansen can accept Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, as well as other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Providence. Yext reports that he is closed to new patients at this time.