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Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Vascular Medicine (Blood Vessel Disease), Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (1987)

Professional interests include: electrophysiological (EP) study, endovascular disease, angiogram (angiography), and more.

7611 Forest Avenue Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229

(804) 288-4827

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC is a vascular medicine specialist in Richmond, VA specializing in vascular medicine (blood vessel disease), interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC is affiliated with Bon Secours, Memorial Regional Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, HCA Virginia, HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, INC, Henrico Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital Parham Doctors Hospital Johnston - Willis Hospital Chippenham Hospital and VIRGINIA CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS.

Office Locations

Address:

7611 Forest Avenue Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229

Some issues Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC 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.

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.

abdominal imaging	13
angioplasty	35
cardiac procedures	313
catheterization	89
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	263
emergency care	14
hospital care	644
inpatient care	645
minimally invasive procedures	83
stent placement (stenting)	35
stress testing	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	304
vascular procedures	145

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	271
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	141
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	52
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	300
catheterization	8
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	419
hospital care	323
inpatient care	300
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	79
outpatient care	23
stress testing	160
ultrasound (sonogram)	309
vascular procedures	299

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	569
Black	199
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	124
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	32
angioplasty	35
cardiac procedures	571
catheterization	87
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	688
emergency care	10
hospital care	478
inpatient care	444
minimally invasive procedures	110
nuclear scan	145
outpatient care	34
pelvic imaging	33
stent placement (stenting)	35
stress testing	301
ultrasound (sonogram)	537
vascular procedures	512

**Gender**
Male	1148
Female	1172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1826
Black	418
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	910
From 75 to 84	844
85 and over	392
Less than 65	174

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	25
angioplasty	43
cardiac procedures	688
catheterization	64
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	892
hospital care	527
inpatient care	506
minimally invasive procedures	106
nuclear scan	224
outpatient care	21
pelvic imaging	26
stent placement (stenting)	41
stress testing	464
ultrasound (sonogram)	599
vascular procedures	619

**Gender**
Male	778
Female	803

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1287
Black	234
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	609
From 75 to 84	606
85 and over	285
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	40
ambulatory monitoring	17
angioplasty	65
cardiac procedures	860
cardioversion	10
catheterization	126
chronic care	25
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	974
hospital care	470
inpatient care	427
minimally invasive procedures	165
nuclear scan	241
outpatient care	43
pelvic imaging	41
stent placement (stenting)	65
stress testing	481
ultrasound (sonogram)	641
vascular procedures	680

**Gender**
Male	859
Female	777

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1336
Black	228
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	621
From 75 to 84	616
85 and over	308
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	42
ablation	52
ambulatory monitoring	15
angioplasty	59
cardiac procedures	857
catheterization	105
chronic care	556
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1155
hospital care	463
inpatient care	414
minimally invasive procedures	189
nuclear scan	226
outpatient care	49
pelvic imaging	43
stent placement (stenting)	59
stress testing	487
ultrasound (sonogram)	710
vascular procedures	753

**Gender**
Male	843
Female	782

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1341
Black	213
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	632
From 75 to 84	628
85 and over	301
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	36
ablation	118
angioplasty	69
cardiac procedures	754
cardioversion	14
catheterization	119
chronic care	516
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	1247
hospital care	666
inpatient care	605
minimally invasive procedures	297
nuclear scan	129
outpatient care	61
pelvic imaging	37
stent placement (stenting)	57
stress testing	351
ultrasound (sonogram)	732
vascular procedures	762

**Gender**
Male	878
Female	903

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1443
Black	246
Hispanic	19
Asian	24
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	706
From 75 to 84	668
85 and over	334
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	37
ablation	70
angioplasty	37
cardiac procedures	565
catheterization	81
chronic care	572
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	1040
hospital care	397
inpatient care	357
minimally invasive procedures	170
nuclear scan	87
outpatient care	40
pelvic imaging	38
stent placement (stenting)	37
stress testing	244
ultrasound (sonogram)	758
vascular procedures	701

**Gender**
Male	837
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1364
Black	225
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	667
From 75 to 84	635
85 and over	295
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	50
ablation	46
ambulatory monitoring	12
angioplasty	23
cardiac procedures	924
cardioversion	13
catheterization	77
chronic care	970
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	2151
hospital care	727
inpatient care	670
minimally invasive procedures	157
nuclear scan	106
outpatient care	57
pelvic imaging	51
stent placement (stenting)	23
stress testing	356
ultrasound (sonogram)	1267
vascular procedures	967

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Richmond, VA were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, vascular procedures and chronic care.

abdominal imaging	35
ablation	71
ambulatory monitoring	14
angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	651
cardioversion	12
catheterization	85
chronic care	528
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	981
emergency care	12
hospital care	521
inpatient care	485
minimally invasive procedures	149
nuclear scan	154
outpatient care	41
pelvic imaging	38
stent placement (stenting)	44
stress testing	320
ultrasound (sonogram)	653
vascular procedures	610

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Male	598
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	203
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	953
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	23

**Age**
75 to 84	449
85 and over	218
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	463

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	10
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in 1987. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (1987)

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

Memorial Regional Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital

HCA Virginia

HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF VIRGINIA, INC

Henrico Doctors Hospital Retreat Doctors Hospital Parham Doctors Hospital Johnston - Willis Hospital Chippenham Hospital

VIRGINIA CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALISTS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$16,788 Resolute $10,919	IN.PACT Admiral $3,862	TurboHawk $571	HawkOne $281	Ellipsys $58	Other $1,096
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$11,056 HawkOne $5,713	Plaque Excision $1,462	ClosureFast $1,137	VenaSeal $780	IN.PACT Admiral $283	Other $1,681
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$2,169 Vascular $1,829	LUTONIX $153	BPV-Lutonix $89	$98
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,645 Plaque Excision $878	Vascular $611	CVI $71	Procedural Support and Other $31	Embolic Protection $24	Other $30
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$1,383 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $971	Diamondback Coronary $317	Atherectomy Device $95
Other	$9,410 GlideWire $903	ELIQUIS $587	BRILINTA $565	GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS $535	Impella $451	Other $6,370

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$21,257
Food and Beverage	$14,738
Consulting Fee	$3,375
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,960
Education	$121

Research Payments

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, MD, FACC has received 12 research payments totaling $35,483.

Biography

Dr. Ashwani Kumar's specialties are interventional cardiology and vascular medicine (blood vessel disease). Dr. Kumar has a special interest in angiogram (angiography), cardiac catheterization, and endovascular disease. He is affiliated with HCA Virginia.