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Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD

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Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Practice

University of Minnesota Medical School (2014)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cardiac catheterization, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and more.

14500 99th Avenue N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(612) 672-6000

Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD is a cardiologist in Maple Grove, MN specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, internal medicine (adult medicine) and general practice. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD is affiliated with University of Minnesota Physicians, Essentia Health, Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, RANGE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE, M Health Fairview (M Physicians) and GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

14500 99th Avenue N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

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1601 Golf Course Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744

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2450 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55454

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Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic right heart catheterization

By Affordability:

diagnostic right heart catheterization

metabolic panel

right heart catheterization

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD performed more diagnostic right heart catheterization procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic right heart catheterization, metabolic panel, and right heart catheterization 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated as a cardiologist in Maple Grove, MN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	66
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated as a cardiologist in Maple Grove, MN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
cardiac procedures	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	107
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated as a cardiologist in Maple Grove, MN during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	26
cardiac procedures	27
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	123
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated during 2023 were heart failure, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated as a cardiologist in Maple Grove, MN were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

blood draw	25
cardiac procedures	19
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	115
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
lab tests	44
minimally invasive procedures	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD treated were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	56
Atrial Fibrillation	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2014. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2014)

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Valmiki Rishi Maharaj, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Minnesota Physicians

Essentia Health

Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital

RANGE REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

FAIRVIEW EXPRESS CARE

M Health Fairview (M Physicians)

GRAND ITASCA CLINIC AND HOSPITAL

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$28,449 VYNDAQEL $28,449
Abbott Laboratories	$7,875 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $4,367	Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $1,663	CardioMEMS HF System $802	CardioMEMS $714	HeartMate Touch $156	Other $173
Teleflex LLC	$132 Arrow $132
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$125 AMVUTTRA $125
Bolton Medical Inc	$116 RELAY PLUS $116
Other	$630 Impella $101	FUROSCIX $75	CARDIOHELP $69	OPTIMIZER $66	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $50	Other $269

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$26,075
Travel and Lodging	$6,046
Food and Beverage	$4,929
Education	$278

Biography

Dr. Valmiki Maharaj works as a general practice and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Maharaj attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Maharaj's areas of clinical interest consist of heart transplant, heart failure, and left ventricular assist device (LVAD). He is professionally affiliated with Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital and the University of Minnesota Physicians.