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Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD

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Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Indira Gandhi Medical College (1990)

Professional interests include: thrombophilia (clotting disorders), Holter monitoring, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

10110 Molecular Drive Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 610-4000

Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health and MONTGOMERY CARDIOLOGY, LLC.

Office Locations

10110 Molecular Drive Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 610-4000

(301) 610-4007

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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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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.

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.

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion

High-risk patients whose hearts are not able to pump blood effectively may be fitted with a device called an intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP. This device is a temporary, surgically implanted pump that does some of the work of the heart and supports the heart in moving blood throughout the body. An IABP may be used after a heart attack, during heart surgery, for patients who are having trouble after a bypass, or as a "bridge" treatment for patients who are waiting for a heart transplant.

An intra-aortic balloon pump is a small, sausage-shaped balloon at the end of a catheter, or very thin, flexible tube. An incision is made (usually in the groin), and the deflated balloon and catheter are threaded through an artery to the aorta, the large main artery that takes oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The pump can also be placed during open-heart surgery. If this is the case, it is positioned directly into the aorta. Once in place, the balloon inflates and deflates in rhythm with the heart. When it inflates, it pushes blood back towards the heart to help the heart muscle get enough oxygen and fill correctly. When the IABP deflates, just before the heart contracts, it lowers the pressure in the aorta slightly. This helps move blood away from the heart and into the body.

An IABP is a short-term solution, used for only hours or up to a few weeks at most. The pump is powered and controlled by a computer outside the body, so during treatment patients must remain lying down in their hospital bed. Insertion of the device is performed at a cardiac catheterization lab or operating room, and patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump often stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). While it is not a particularly painful treatment, it is common for patients to hear and feel the balloon inflating and deflating within their chest, which can be unsettling. However, IABP is a safe and effective treatment for supporting the heart.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

echocardiogram

myocardial perfusion SPECT

nuclear scan

stress EKG

In 2023, Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 25%

By Volume:

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD performed more ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

ambulatory monitoring	83
cardiac procedures	1421
doctor visit	1237
hospital care	1804
inpatient care	1804
nuclear scan	207
sleep study	11
stress testing	477
ultrasound (sonogram)	861

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

ambulatory monitoring	79
cardiac procedures	1087
doctor visit	1192
emergency care	15
hospital care	1831
inpatient care	1831
nuclear scan	162
stress testing	363
ultrasound (sonogram)	645

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	950
Female	1275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Black	359
Hispanic	145
Asian	246
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	727
From 75 to 84	714
85 and over	547
Less than 65	237

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

ambulatory monitoring	86
cardiac procedures	1163
doctor visit	1263
emergency care	22
hospital care	1468
inpatient care	1468
nuclear scan	186
stress testing	424
ultrasound (sonogram)	653

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	849
Female	1230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1332
Black	318
Hispanic	138
Asian	232
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	731
From 75 to 84	641
85 and over	486
Less than 65	221

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

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

ambulatory monitoring	58
cardiac procedures	1064
doctor visit	1119
emergency care	26
hospital care	1140
inpatient care	1140
nuclear scan	212
stress testing	479
ultrasound (sonogram)	527

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	952
Female	1396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1480
Black	304
Hispanic	152
Asian	318
Other	94
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	904
From 75 to 84	736
85 and over	524
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2016 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

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

ambulatory monitoring	82
cardiac procedures	1066
doctor visit	1186
emergency care	14
hospital care	910
inpatient care	910
nuclear scan	230
sleep study	12
stress testing	496
ultrasound (sonogram)	488

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	538
Female	659

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	727
Black	172
Hispanic	67
Asian	182
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	421
85 and over	234
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2017 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and stress testing.

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

ambulatory monitoring	77
cardiac procedures	1247
doctor visit	1332
emergency care	20
hospital care	943
inpatient care	943
nuclear scan	270
sleep study	13
stress testing	586
ultrasound (sonogram)	584

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	610
Female	707

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	177
Hispanic	89
Asian	209
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	243
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2018 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

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

ambulatory monitoring	109
cardiac procedures	1269
doctor visit	1310
emergency care	30
hospital care	549
inpatient care	549
nuclear scan	288
sleep study	15
stress testing	621
ultrasound (sonogram)	539

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	689

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	182
Hispanic	88
Asian	209
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	405
85 and over	239
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

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

abdominal imaging	45
ambulatory monitoring	101
cardiac procedures	1330
doctor visit	1753
emergency care	12
hospital care	404
inpatient care	404
nuclear scan	296
preventive care	14
sleep study	17
stress testing	636
ultrasound (sonogram)	638
vaccines	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	684
Female	801

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	216
Hispanic	122
Asian	217
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	665
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	236
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and nuclear scan.

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

abdominal imaging	79
ambulatory monitoring	84
cardiac procedures	1217
doctor visit	1716
nuclear scan	261
preventive care	20
stress testing	562
ultrasound (sonogram)	650
vaccines	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	612
Female	661

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	191
Hispanic	102
Asian	166
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	600
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	158
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2021 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

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

ambulatory monitoring	133
cardiac procedures	1580
doctor visit	2233
nuclear scan	326
stress testing	734
ultrasound (sonogram)	713

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	733
Female	826

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	877
Black	229
Hispanic	121
Asian	235
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	745
From 75 to 84	551
85 and over	184
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD during 2022 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and nuclear scan.

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

ambulatory monitoring	103
cardiac procedures	1518
doctor visit	2269
nuclear scan	300
stress testing	766
ultrasound (sonogram)	649

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	715
Female	794

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	190
Hispanic	0
Asian	230
Other	105
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	728
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	186
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Rockville, MD were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	62
ambulatory monitoring	90
cardiac procedures	1269
doctor visit	1510
emergency care	19
hospital care	1131
inpatient care	1131
nuclear scan	248
preventive care	17
sleep study	13
stress testing	558
ultrasound (sonogram)	631
vaccines	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	656
Female	821

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	212
Asian / Pacific Islander	204
Non-Hispanic White	892
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	93
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	488
85 and over	276
Less than 65	107
65 to 74	606

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Sameer Sofat, MD graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College in 1990. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Indira Gandhi Medical College (1990)

Residency: Howard University Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

MONTGOMERY CARDIOLOGY, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$767 Repatha $699	Corlanor $53	$15
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$527 XARELTO $466	INVOKANA $62
Gilead Sciences Inc	$402 Letairis $45	$357
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$376 ENTRESTO $295	LEQVIO $81
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$341 Pradaxa $251	JARDIANCE $90
Other	$2,973 ELIQUIS $471	PRALUENT $348	BYSTOLIC $245	BRILINTA $214	VERQUVO $181	Other $1,515

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,252
Education	$135

Biography

Dr. Sameer Sofat is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Sofat include rheumatic heart disease, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion, and heart bypass surgery (CABG). Dr. Sofat attended Indira Gandhi Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Howard University Hospital. He is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.