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Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Sunil Penesetti, MD, FACC)
Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), Nuclear Cardiology and General Practice
St. George's University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: heart palpitations, carotid artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and more.
515 22nd Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566

Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD is a cardiologist in Monroe, WI specializing in cardiology (heart disease), nuclear cardiology and general practice. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD is affiliated with SSM Health, SSM Health Monroe Hospital, SSM Health Monroe Heart & Vascular Care and THE MONROE CLINIC INC.

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Office Locations

515 22nd Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
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1301 S. Kiwanis Drive
Freeport, IL 61032
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Some issues Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD can help you with:

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 Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures
Doppler echocardiography
ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD performed more cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 10%

By Volume:

echocardiogram
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD performed more echocardiogram (echo), and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cardiac stress testing
stress EKG

By Affordability:

transthoracic echocardiography

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD performed more cardiac (heart) stress testing, and stress EKG procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, stress testing and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 16
hospital care 224
inpatient care 224
stress testing 16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 95
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 49
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 41
Dementia 19
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 45
inpatient care 45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 22
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 36
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 14
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 47
Diabetes 31
Dementia 39
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 77
hospital care 572
inpatient care 572
stress testing 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 63

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 47
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 43
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 45
Dementia 29
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2018 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 381
doctor visit 804
hospital care 210
inpatient care 210
minimally invasive procedures 13
stress testing 75
ultrasound (sonogram) 341

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 365
Female 430
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 764
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 286
From 75 to 84 286
85 and over 129
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2018

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2019 were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 794
cardioversion 12
doctor visit 1834
emergency care 18
hospital care 793
inpatient care 793
minimally invasive procedures 40
nuclear scan 49
stress testing 208
ultrasound (sonogram) 627

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 688
Female 799
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1421
Black 27
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 27
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 575
From 75 to 84 500
85 and over 251
Less than 65 161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2019

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2020 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 588
doctor visit 1830
emergency care 26
hospital care 472
inpatient care 472
minimally invasive procedures 25
nuclear scan 30
stress testing 137
ultrasound (sonogram) 488

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 728
Female 815
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1484
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 35
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 608
From 75 to 84 520
85 and over 279
Less than 65 136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2020

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 552
doctor visit 2011
emergency care 18
hospital care 293
inpatient care 293
minimally invasive procedures 23
nuclear scan 31
stress testing 110
ultrasound (sonogram) 468

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 702
Female 763
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1407
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 32
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 577
From 75 to 84 494
85 and over 261
Less than 65 133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 609
doctor visit 2027
hospital care 223
inpatient care 223
minimally invasive procedures 12
nuclear scan 44
stress testing 140
ultrasound (sonogram) 497

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 646
Female 719
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1305
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 37
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 498
From 75 to 84 496
85 and over 255
Less than 65 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 7
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 582
doctor visit 2019
hospital care 308
inpatient care 308
minimally invasive procedures 15
nuclear scan 41
stress testing 135
ultrasound (sonogram) 466

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 666
Female 713
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1323
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 37
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 521
From 75 to 84 501
85 and over 247
Less than 65 110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD treated as a cardiologist in Monroe, WI were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures 449
cardioversion 12
doctor visit 1754
emergency care 20
hospital care 348
inpatient care 348
minimally invasive procedures 21
nuclear scan 39
stress testing 104
ultrasound (sonogram) 421

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD.

Gender
Male 448
Female 495
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 880
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 20
Age
75 to 84 326
85 and over 170
Less than 65 89
65 to 74 354

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Cancer 11
Dementia 16

Education & Training

Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He is certified by the ACLS Certification and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Board Certification: ACLS Certification

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health
SSM Health Monroe Hospital
SSM Health Monroe Heart & Vascular Care
THE MONROE CLINIC INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sunil Penesetti, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Monroe, WI. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $430 BRILINTA
$430
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $380 Evera
$130 		Pacemakers
$114 		Resolute
$75 		STENTS
$62
St. Jude Medical, Inc. $57 Electrophysiology
$31 		AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery Systems
$26
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $52 XARELTO
$52
Sorin Crm Usa, Inc. $35 CRT
$35
Other $104 Lexiscan
$20 		Mitra Clip system
$19 		Definity
$19 		LifeVest
$17 		Emblem S-ICD
$15 		Other
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $920
Education $136

Biography

Dr. Sunil Penesetti works as a general practice, nuclear cardiology, and cardiology (heart disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Penesetti include cardioversion, carotid artery disease, and heart attack. He is professionally affiliated with SSM Health. He studied medicine at St. George's University School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Yext reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Monroe, WI.

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