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Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD

(Ambika C. Nayar, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, carotid artery disease, arteriosclerosis, and more.

530 1st Avenue Hcc 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016

(212) 263-4300

Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Cardiology Associates.

Office Locations

Address:

530 1st Avenue Hcc 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Some issues Dr. Ambika Nayar, 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.

cardiac procedures	38
doctor visit	61
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	52

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	23

cardiac procedures	65
doctor visit	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	28

cardiac procedures	72
doctor visit	43
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	54
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	22

cardiac procedures	92
doctor visit	56
ultrasound (sonogram)	92

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

cardiac procedures	91
doctor visit	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	91

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	38
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

cardiac procedures	62
doctor visit	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	49

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	64
doctor visit	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	42
Dementia	29
Cancer	24

cardiac procedures	73
doctor visit	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	73

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	29
Cancer	19

cardiac procedures	168
doctor visit	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	168

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD treated as a cardiologist in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	80
doctor visit	61
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals (1999)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease) (2002)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Cardiology Associates

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Local 1199, Qualcare Inc., Sedgwick WTC, Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Magnacare, HIP, Tricare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Emblem, Cigna, Humana, Hotel Trades Council, WTC Health Program, Wellcare, Railroad Medicare, GHI, VA Community Care Network, POMCO Insurance Company, First Health, Oxford, Connecticare, Multiplan, GHI CBP, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Indemnity, TRICARE, Healthfirst, HIP Medicare, MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, Aetna HMO, GHI HMO, Oxford Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, EmblemHealth, Elderplan, WellCare Medicare, Local 1199 PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Oxford Liberty, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Oxford Freedom, Fidelis Medicaid, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Medicaid, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Child Health, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, PHCS PPO, The Empire Plan, Oxford Mosaic, Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare, UPN Elite and Aetna PPO/EPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ambika Nayar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Local 1199

Qualcare Inc.

Sedgwick WTC

Medicare

United Healthcare

Aetna

Magnacare

HIP

Tricare

NYSHIP - The Empire Plan

Emblem

Cigna

Humana

Hotel Trades Council

WTC Health Program

Wellcare

Railroad Medicare

GHI

VA Community Care Network

POMCO Insurance Company

First Health

Oxford

Connecticare

Multiplan

GHI CBP

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Aetna POS

Aetna Indemnity

TRICARE

Healthfirst

HIP Medicare

MetroPlus Medicare

MetroPlus Medicaid

MetroPlus Health

Aetna HMO

GHI HMO

Oxford Medicare Advantage

CIGNA PPO

EmblemHealth

Elderplan

WellCare Medicare

Local 1199 PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Oxford Liberty

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Oxford Freedom

Fidelis Medicaid

Fidelis Care

HIP PPO

HIP POS

HIP Medicaid

HIP EPO

HIP HMO

HIP Child Health

HIP Access II

HIP Access I

MagnaCare PPO

Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO

Aetna Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

PHCS PPO

The Empire Plan

Oxford Mosaic

Visiting Nurse Service (VNS) Medicare

UPN Elite

Aetna PPO/EPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$413 WATCHMAN $413
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$80 ZETIA $80
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$68 SC2000 $30	US - Ultrasound Systems $21	USD Ultrasound Systems $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$257
Travel and Lodging	$224
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Ambika Nayar's area of specialization is cardiology (heart disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: mitral valve prolapse, rheumatic heart disease, and heart tumor. Dr. Nayar is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Healthfirst, and TRICARE. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), Dr. Nayar attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.