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Dr. Sunita Pal, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and Diagnostic Radiology
Stanford University School of Medicine (1998)
Professional interests include: breast imaging, breast biopsy
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305

Dr. Sunita Pal, MD is a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Sunita Pal, MD is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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Office Locations

300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94305
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875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

  • Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
  • Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
  • Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
  • Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
  • Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

2-D diagnostic mammogram

In 2023, Dr. Sunita Pal, MD performed more 2-D diagnostic mammogram procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast imaging
breast procedures
image-guided breast procedures
mammogram
percutaneous procedures
targeted breast ultrasound

In 2013, Dr. Sunita Pal, MD performed more breast imaging, breast procedures, image-guided breast procedures, mammogram (breast X-ray), percutaneous procedures, and targeted breast ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2013 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 11
breast procedures 1324
diagnostic imaging 438
diagnostic procedures 26
excision 26
image guided procedures 46
minimally invasive procedures 46
minor procedures 26
open surgery 26
preventive care 748
thoracic (chest) imaging 733
ultrasound (sonogram) 92
women's imaging 1278
X-rays 1930

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 328
Female 973
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 824
Black 68
Hispanic 114
Asian 236
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 620
From 75 to 84 367
85 and over 120
Less than 65 194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2014 were X-rays, breast procedures, women's imaging and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
breast procedures 1191
diagnostic imaging 502
diagnostic procedures 45
image guided procedures 64
minimally invasive procedures 64
minor procedures 45
pelvic imaging 18
preventive care 544
thoracic (chest) imaging 945
ultrasound (sonogram) 97
women's imaging 1143
X-rays 2009

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 429
Female 999
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 884
Black 0
Hispanic 167
Asian 256
Other 61
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 703
From 75 to 84 354
85 and over 165
Less than 65 206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 8
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 802
diagnostic imaging 275
diagnostic procedures 16
image guided procedures 33
minimally invasive procedures 33
minor procedures 16
pelvic imaging 12
preventive care 298
thoracic (chest) imaging 1069
ultrasound (sonogram) 196
women's imaging 769
X-rays 1654

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 940
Female 2046
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1914
Black 132
Hispanic 330
Asian 516
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 1378
From 75 to 84 762
85 and over 370
Less than 65 476

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 727
diagnostic imaging 263
diagnostic procedures 36
image guided procedures 66
minimally invasive procedures 66
minor procedures 36
preventive care 190
thoracic (chest) imaging 885
ultrasound (sonogram) 208
women's imaging 661
X-rays 1338

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 370
Female 891
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 817
Black 56
Hispanic 135
Asian 217
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 580
From 75 to 84 344
85 and over 156
Less than 65 181

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 17
Cancer 30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, breast procedures and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 12
breast procedures 680
diagnostic imaging 256
pelvic imaging 14
preventive care 202
thoracic (chest) imaging 875
ultrasound (sonogram) 222
women's imaging 680
X-rays 1359

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 431
Female 906
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 829
Black 0
Hispanic 135
Asian 243
Other 72
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 656
From 75 to 84 332
85 and over 172
Less than 65 177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 30
Dementia 18
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2018 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 854
diagnostic imaging 303
diagnostic procedures 30
image guided procedures 64
minimally invasive procedures 64
minor procedures 30
pelvic imaging 14
preventive care 237
ultrasound (sonogram) 250
women's imaging 790
X-rays 554

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 416
Female 1013
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 863
Black 74
Hispanic 172
Asian 258
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 664
From 75 to 84 404
85 and over 169
Less than 65 192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2018

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 32
Dementia 19
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2019 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 1014
diagnostic imaging 417
diagnostic procedures 13
image guided procedures 26
minimally invasive procedures 26
minor procedures 13
pelvic imaging 27
preventive care 203
ultrasound (sonogram) 368
women's imaging 988
X-rays 647

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 339
Female 997
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 834
Black 0
Hispanic 152
Asian 222
Other 70
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 614
From 75 to 84 424
85 and over 138
Less than 65 160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2019

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

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 18
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2020 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 722
diagnostic imaging 289
diagnostic procedures 18
image guided procedures 37
minimally invasive procedures 37
minor procedures 18
pelvic imaging 21
preventive care 120
ultrasound (sonogram) 276
women's imaging 685
X-rays 430

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 184
Female 652
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 530
Black 0
Hispanic 96
Asian 136
Other 44
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 422
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 87
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 17
Cancer 40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2021 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 1098
diagnostic imaging 334
diagnostic procedures 34
image guided procedures 68
minimally invasive procedures 68
minor procedures 34
preventive care 400
ultrasound (sonogram) 296
women's imaging 1030
X-rays 734

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 865
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 546
Black 0
Hispanic 92
Asian 169
Other 55
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 504
From 75 to 84 283
85 and over 39
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2022 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 857
diagnostic imaging 291
diagnostic procedures 27
image guided procedures 54
minimally invasive procedures 54
minor procedures 27
preventive care 260
ultrasound (sonogram) 252
women's imaging 803
X-rays 551

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 676
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 435
Black 19
Hispanic 70
Asian 146
Other 35
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 364
From 75 to 84 235
85 and over 47
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA during 2023 were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 866
diagnostic imaging 280
diagnostic procedures 12
image guided procedures 58
minimally invasive procedures 58
minor procedures 12
preventive care 214
ultrasound (sonogram) 314
women's imaging 808
X-rays 494

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 386
Black 17
Hispanic 59
Asian 138
Other 50
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 347
From 75 to 84 212
85 and over 41
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 22
Dementia 2
Cancer 56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated as a radiologist in Palo Alto, CA were X-rays, breast procedures, thoracic (chest) imaging and women's imaging.

abdominal imaging 11
aspiration 16
breast procedures 921
diagnostic imaging 331
diagnostic procedures 25
excision 26
image guided procedures 51
minimally invasive procedures 51
minor procedures 25
open surgery 26
pelvic imaging 17
preventive care 310
thoracic (chest) imaging 901
ultrasound (sonogram) 233
women's imaging 875
X-rays 1063

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunita Pal, MD.

Gender
Male 317
Female 910
Ethnicity
Black / African American 33
Asian / Pacific Islander 230
Non-Hispanic White 805
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 138
Other 35
Age
75 to 84 359
85 and over 136
Less than 65 167
65 to 74 622

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunita Pal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 18
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Cancer 37
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Sunita Pal, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunita Pal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stanford Health Care

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Cianna Medical Inc $146 SAVI/SAVI SCOUT
$146
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. $14 BPV-ENCOR
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $160

Biography

Dr. Sunita Pal practices interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology. Before performing her residency at Stanford University Medical Center, Dr. Pal attended Stanford University School of Medicine. She is conversant in Bengali. She is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.

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