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Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery

1200 E Broad Street West Hospital 7th Floor
Richmond, VA 23298

(804) 828-4620

Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA specializing in thoracic surgery. Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD is affiliated with MCV Associated Physicians.

Office Locations

1200 E Broad Street West Hospital 7th Floor
Richmond, VA 23298

(804) 828-4620

(804) 827-0527

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In The News

“"We had to find a donor with the right size, right blood type," Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, who is a part of Gilmore's "dream team," said.”—"Mother denied transplant four times gets new heart, goes home in time for the holidays", CBS Minesota, December 2018

“Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Vigneshwar V. Kasirajan led the team that conducted the seven-hour procedure Monday at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center.”—"VCU implants artificial heart", The Washington Times, April 2006

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

mitral valve replacement

open Maze procedure

In 2023, Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD performed more mitral valve replacement, and open Maze procedure procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

cardiac ablation

In 2013, Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD had a list price for cardiac ablation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2013 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	34
doctor visit	154
open surgery	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2013

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	53
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2014 were cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2014 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	58
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2015 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, ablation and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	20
cardiac procedures	20
doctor visit	118
open surgery	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2017

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2018 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	16
bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	38
doctor visit	71
open surgery	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	44
doctor visit	79
open surgery	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA during 2023 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and ablation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	12
cardiac procedures	34
doctor visit	103
open surgery	12
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	64
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Richmond, VA were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and ablation.

ablation	14
bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	35
doctor visit	91
open surgery	29
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	1
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	58

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	55
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Education & Training

He has a state license in Virginia.

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MCV Associated Physicians

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Richmond, VA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-01-05

I highly recommend Dr K and his team , inherited HCM a rear heart disease that my dad pasted away with during heart surgery almost 50 years ago , my cardiologist sent me to dr K after a few test for surgery on my heart , was a long recovery but Dr K and his crew treated me like a Queen made sure I was well ready to leave before they released me , I’m feeling better then I ever remember feeling I thank them from the bottom of my heart and highly recommend

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AtriCure, Inc.	$23,300 Cardiovascular $10,085	LAA035, LAA040, LAA045, LAA050 $5,449	ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM $1,857	ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $1,215	DISSECTOR $911	Other $3,783
Thoratec Corporation	$4,300 HeartMate III R and D $2,122	HeartMate II $2,020	MCS-Multiple Products-General $126	MCS Multiple Products General $32
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,003 OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $2,000	GENERAL - THERAPIES $3
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$915 ENSEAL Product Family $915
Abbott Laboratories	$839 Epic Stented Tissue Valve $572	Mitra Clip system $268
Other	$1,078 ENDURANT IIS $179	Epic Stented Tissue Valve $168	GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $148	HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $92	Energy Harmonic $85	Other $407

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$13,200
Travel and Lodging	$12,801
Food and Beverage	$4,435
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000

Research Payments

Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD has received 155 research payments totaling $372,582.

Biography

Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan practices thoracic surgery and cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Kasirajan is affiliated with MCV Associated Physicians.

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

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

Education & Training

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Biography

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