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Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: inpatient care, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1850 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215

(502) 361-6000

Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, Parkview Health System, UofL Health , Parkview Health and UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

11104 Parkview Circle Drive Suite 310
Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Address:

1850 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215

Address:

3950 Kresge Way Suite 207
Saint Matthews, KY 40207

Address:

4402 Churchman Avenue Suite 201
Louisville, KY 40215

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“"A lot of patients, actually, when they come to me for the first time, they have not experienced normality for a long time," says Dr. Ashok Kapur, a gastroenterologist at Caritas Medical Center in...”—"Maybe it isn't something you ate", Seattle Times, January 2005

anastomosis	20
balloon dilation	59
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	607
doctor visit	1300
esophageal dilation	99
foreign body removal	41
gastrointestinal procedures	1087
hospital care	770
injections	11
inpatient care	771
minimally invasive procedures	1087
preventive care	166
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	609
stent placement (stenting)	27

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	914
Black	113
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	342
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	126
Less than 65	295

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	48
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	608
doctor visit	1244
esophageal dilation	96
foreign body removal	45
gastrointestinal procedures	1038
hospital care	769
injections	15
inpatient care	770
minimally invasive procedures	1038
preventive care	144
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	610
stent placement (stenting)	28

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	935
Black	115
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	366
From 75 to 84	307
85 and over	138
Less than 65	271

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	41
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	522
doctor visit	715
esophageal dilation	73
gastrointestinal procedures	806
hospital care	799
injections	39
inpatient care	800
minimally invasive procedures	806
preventive care	85
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	524
stent placement (stenting)	14

**Gender**
Male	728
Female	1172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1642
Black	192
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	640
From 75 to 84	554
85 and over	310
Less than 65	396

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

anastomosis	21
balloon dilation	50
catheterization	21
diagnostic procedures	525
doctor visit	470
esophageal dilation	97
gastrointestinal procedures	876
hospital care	680
injections	24
inpatient care	668
minimally invasive procedures	876
outpatient care	12
preventive care	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	516
stent placement (stenting)	23

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	713
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	109
Less than 65	165

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

anastomosis	11
balloon dilation	47
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	428
doctor visit	281
esophageal dilation	76
gastrointestinal procedures	683
hospital care	530
injections	17
inpatient care	531
minimally invasive procedures	683
preventive care	93
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	430
stent placement (stenting)	13

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	560
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	87
Less than 65	129

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

balloon dilation	47
diagnostic procedures	421
doctor visit	12
esophageal dilation	66
gastrointestinal procedures	646
hospital care	253
injections	21
inpatient care	254
minimally invasive procedures	646
preventive care	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	423

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	77
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

balloon dilation	35
diagnostic procedures	356
doctor visit	23
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	553
hospital care	160
injections	23
inpatient care	161
minimally invasive procedures	553
preventive care	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	358

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	51
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	204
doctor visit	407
gastrointestinal procedures	291
hospital care	300
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	291
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	70
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	346
doctor visit	223
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	591
hospital care	486
injections	10
inpatient care	487
minimally invasive procedures	591
preventive care	95
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	334

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Wayne, IN were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	43
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	449
doctor visit	520
esophageal dilation	70
foreign body removal	43
gastrointestinal procedures	607
hospital care	528
injections	21
inpatient care	527
minimally invasive procedures	607
outpatient care	12
preventive care	101
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	447
stent placement (stenting)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	68
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	558
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	182
85 and over	88
Less than 65	137
65 to 74	243

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at MetroHealth Medical Center. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashok Kapur, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

Parkview Health System

UofL Health

Parkview Health

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE PHYSICIANS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$198 LINZESS $196	VIBERZI $2
Boston Scientific Corporation	$178 Biliary Devices $178
AbbVie Inc.	$150 LINZESS $97	Humira $35	Creon $17
AbbVie, Inc.	$131 Humira $131
Sirtex Medical Inc	$128 SIR-Spheres microspheres $128
Other	$761 ENTYVIO $122	NEXLETOL $122	Xifaxan 550 mg $110	Trulance $88	PREPOPIK $48	Other $270

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,526
Education	$20

Biography

Dr. Ashok Kapur specializes in adult gastroenterology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kapur include diarrhea, indigestion, and diverticular disease. He is professionally affiliated with Parkview Health, UofL Health, and Parkview Health System. His practice in Louisville, KY is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.