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Spoorthy Challa, PA

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Professional interests include: tilt table test, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), endocarditis, and more.

125 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446

(215) 361-5020

Spoorthy Challa, PA is in Lansdale, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). Spoorthy Challa, PA is affiliated with Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP), Jefferson Health and Jefferson Lansdale Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

125 Medical Campus Drive
Lansdale, PA 19446

(215) 361-5020

(215) 362-1195

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1684 S Broad Street Suite 150
Lansdale, PA 19446

(215) 361-5020

(215) 362-1195

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Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Spoorthy Challa, PA had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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 Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, Spoorthy Challa, PA performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	179
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	56
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	332
inpatient care	332

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	78
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	35
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	517
inpatient care	517

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	108
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated during 2021 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	57
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	47
Dementia	36
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	469
inpatient care	469

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	110
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, heart failure and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	66
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	44
Dementia	29
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

hospital care	451
inpatient care	451

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	100
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, heart failure and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Spoorthy Challa, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated as in Lansdale, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	179
hospital care	385
inpatient care	385

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	225
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	88
85 and over	90
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Spoorthy Challa, PA From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Spoorthy Challa, PA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	55
Cancer	18
Dementia	28

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Physician Assistant and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Spoorthy Challa, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP)

Jefferson Health

Jefferson Lansdale Hospital

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.

Spoorthy Challa, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Keystone Health Plan East, CIGNA Medicare, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Federal, Humana, CIGNA Commercial, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS, Keystone First VIP, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans and Independence Blue Cross - Various plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Spoorthy Challa, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Keystone Health Plan East

CIGNA Medicare

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Federal

Humana

CIGNA Commercial

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

Keystone First VIP

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Spoorthy Challa, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$101 JARDIANCE $101
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$79 LifeVest $79

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$180

Biography

Ms. Spoorthy Challa's area of specialization is cardiology (heart disease). Her areas of expertise include mitral valve prolapse, pacemaker implantation, and pericarditis. She usually honors Blue Cross, Blue California, and Independence Blue Cross, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. Challa's professional affiliations include Jefferson Health and Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia (CCP). She welcomes new patients at her office inLansdale, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.