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Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology
B.J. Medical College, Pune
Professional interests include: MRI angiogram (MRA), carotid stenosis, vascular malformations, and more.
21212 Northwest Freeway Suite 645a
Cypress, TX 77429

Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD is a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune. Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD is affiliated with Cottage Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, NEURO-HOSPITALIST OF CLEAR LAKE, PLLC, CEP AMERICA - NEUROLOGY PC and HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress.

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Office Locations

2100 Powell Street Suite 400
Emeryville, CA 94608
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HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

21212 Northwest Freeway Suite 645a
Cypress, TX 77429
(346) 277-6260
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Some issues Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

In The News 

“Dr. Mohan Edupuganti, an interventional and general cardiologist, has joined Baptist Health Cardiology & Medicine Clinic and Dr. Sushrut Dharmadhikari is the newest vascular interventional...”—"Tagged: Kourtney Matlock", Arkansas Business, March 2020
“Dr. Sushrut Dharmadhikari is the newest vascular interventional neurologist to join Baptist Health Neurosurgery Arkansas in Little Rock.”—"Baptist Adds Two to Little Rock Teams (Baptist Health Movers & Shakers)", Arkansas Business, January 2018

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

angiogram
carotid arteriogram
cervicocerebral arteriogram
vertebral arteriogram

By Affordability:

angiogram
arteriogram
carotid angiogram
carotid arteriogram
cervicocerebral arteriogram
cervicocerebral angiogram
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD performed more angiogram (angiography), carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, and vertebral arteriogram procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), arteriogram, carotid angiogram, carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, cervicocerebral (head and neck) angiogram, 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 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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

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

hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
vascular procedures 47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 55
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 75
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 39
Dementia 34
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

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

doctor visit 98
hospital care 470
inpatient care 470
vascular procedures 133

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 190
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 40
Less than 65 43

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 75
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 47
Dementia 25
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

catheterization 28
doctor visit 204
hospital care 601
inpatient care 558
minimally invasive procedures 46
spinal procedures 28
stent placement (stenting) 18
vascular procedures 254

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 196
Female 239
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 360
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 59
Less than 65 59

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 68
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 46
Dementia 27
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

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

doctor visit 132
hospital care 307
inpatient care 307
minimally invasive procedures 12
stent placement (stenting) 12
vascular procedures 133

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 147
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 79
85 and over 29
Less than 65 39

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 45
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

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

doctor visit 139
hospital care 241
inpatient care 241
vascular procedures 136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 162
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 32
Less than 65 32

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 40
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

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

doctor visit 138
hospital care 215
inpatient care 215
vascular procedures 57

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 23
Less than 65 29

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 39
Dementia 11
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

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

doctor visit 99
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150
vascular procedures 57

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 18
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 25
Less than 65 13

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

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 69
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Emeryville, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization 28
doctor visit 135
hospital care 299
inpatient care 293
minimally invasive procedures 29
spinal procedures 28
stent placement (stenting) 15
vascular procedures 116

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 144
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 211
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 81
85 and over 29
Less than 65 30
65 to 74 110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD From 2017 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 67
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 25
Cancer 14
Dementia 21

Education & Training

Dr. Sushrut Sunil Dharmadhikari, MD graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune. He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the neurology, vascular neurology, neurocritical care and interventional neurology / neuroendovascular surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: B.J. Medical College, Pune

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: neurology, vascular neurology, neurocritical care and interventional neurology / neuroendovascular surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Cottage Health
HCA Houston Healthcare
NEURO-HOSPITALIST OF CLEAR LAKE, PLLC
CEP AMERICA - NEUROLOGY PC
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $1,838 FlowGate
$924 		Target
$448 		CATALYST
$322 		UNIVERSAL NEURO 3
$59 		ATLAS
$31 		Other
$55
Medtronic Neurovascular $1,373 Neurovascular Stents
$1,373
Medtronic, Inc. $1,089 SOLITAIRE X
$537 		PIPELINE
$342 		Solitaire
$153 		REACTTM
$35 		AXIUM PRIMETM
$22
Medtronic USA, Inc. $658 Solitaire
$505 		Axium
$122 		Marksman
$20 		PIPELINE
$11
Imperative Care, INc $259 ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM
$249 		TRACSTAR LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM
$9
Other $1,753 Activase
$206 		Thrombectomy
$151 		RED 72
$134 		Sofia
$125 		WATCHMAN
$125 		Other
$1,011
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,690
Travel and Lodging $2,280

Biography

Dr. Sushrut Dharmadhikari is a vascular neurology specialist. These areas are among his clinical interests: brain aneurysm, brain MRI, and MRI angiogram (MRA). He studied medicine at B.J. Medical College, Pune. Dr. Dharmadhikari trained at Jackson Memorial Medical Center for residency. Dr. Dharmadhikari is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare.

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