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Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, tilt table test, diagnostic evaluation, and more.

20 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

(201) 996-2997

Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD is an internist in Englewood, NJ specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Englewood Health, MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC and HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC.

Office Locations

Address:

350 Engle Street 3 East
Englewood, NJ 07631

Address:

20 Prospect Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that can not only treat irregular heartbeats but also restart the heart if needed. A standard pacemaker monitors the beating of the heart, and can treat an irregular rhythm with regular, low-energy electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract on time. An ICD performs this function, but also monitors for cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this happens, the ICD can deliver a single, high-energy dose of electricity to shock the heart and get it beating again. After delivering a defibrillating shock, the ICD makes sure the heart continues to work correctly.

Placement of an ICD is similar to the placement of a standard pacemaker. An incision is made near the shoulder, and two insulated wires or leads are threaded through a vein and placed in the heart. The battery pack, a small metal device, is inserted beneath the skin of the chest just under the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the wires are connected to the battery, and the ICD is functional.

Patients may have swelling and discomfort after surgery as their incisions heal.The heart needs several weeks to adjust to the ICD, so it is best for them to avoid strenuous activity at first. Strong magnetic fields may affect the function of the ICD, so doctors tell patients to avoid certain activities, such as having an MRI or even keeping their cell phones too close to their ICD. Within a few weeks patients' hearts should be beating more safely and effectively.

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.

doctor visit	9
hospital care	110
inpatient care	111

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	66
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	35
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	174
hospital care	448
implant surgery	38
inpatient care	433
minimally invasive procedures	33
vascular procedures	29

**Gender**
Male	670
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	886
Black	62
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	424
85 and over	286
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	62
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	54
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

ablation	12
cardiac procedures	70
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	127
hospital care	291
implant surgery	59
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	16
inpatient care	292
minimally invasive procedures	82
tilt table test	10

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	17
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	107
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	59
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	55
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	45
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	112
hospital care	311
implant surgery	48
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	13
inpatient care	312
minimally invasive procedures	43

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	14
Hispanic	40
Asian	16
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	101
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	171
hospital care	270
implant surgery	31
inpatient care	271
minimally invasive procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	93
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	48
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	29
cardioversion	10
doctor visit	195
hospital care	206
implant surgery	20
inpatient care	207
minimally invasive procedures	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	90
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	61
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	162
hospital care	118
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	119
minimally invasive procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	18
Hispanic	45
Asian	20
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	85
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	57
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ablation	15
cardiac procedures	36
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	315
hospital care	264
implant surgery	22
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	10
inpatient care	265
minimally invasive procedures	51

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD treated as an internist in Englewood, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

ablation	14
cardiac procedures	40
cardioversion	13
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	158
hospital care	253
implant surgery	34
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	13
inpatient care	251
minimally invasive procedures	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
vascular procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD.

**Gender**
Female	120
Male	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	246
Hispanic	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	76
75 to 84	115
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. He is certified by the American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardv Disease) and American Board Internal Medicine and has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Board Certification: American Board Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardv Disease) and American Board Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Montefiore Nyack Hospital

Englewood Health

MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP - SPECIALTY CARE PC

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. Sameer Jamal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, WellPoint, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

Fidelis Care

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Aetna

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

MHBP

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Cigna

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

QualCare

MVP Health Care

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

UnitedHealthcare

WellPoint

NALC

Clover Health

Nippon Life Insurance Co of America

APWU

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$25,506 LifeVest $25,506
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$7,287 Reveal LINQ $2,078	Micra $1,173	Arctic Front $1,016	Claria MRI $251	Azure $160	Other $2,609
BIOTRONIK INC.	$5,511 Bradycardia products $1,989	$3,523
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.	$5,442 OPTIMIZER $5,442
Abbott Laboratories	$3,662 Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $3,159	Confirm Rx $228	Advisor Catheter $58	Assurity Pacemaker $47	FIRMap Catheters $34	Other $136
Other	$9,813 St. Jude Medical $2,000	Electrophysiology $806	XARELTO $542	RESONATE $495	Micra $426	Other $5,543

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$23,000
Food and Beverage	$13,696
Honoraria	$7,200
Travel and Lodging	$4,521
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,600
Other	$5,204

Research Payments

Dr. Sameer Jamal, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $62,335.

Biography

Dr. Sameer Jamal's area of specialization is cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Dr. Jamal's areas of expertise include the following: shortness of breath (dyspnea), WATCHMAN device, and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) insertion. He is affiliated with Englewood Health and Montefiore Nyack Hospital. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and a graduate of Rhode Island Hospital's residency program. Dr. Jamal most likely takes UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Englewood, NJ.