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Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology, Cardiology (Heart Disease), General Surgery and Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

Madras Medical College (1997)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), angiogram (angiography), hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

20710 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77450

(281) 646-9000

Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC is an interventional cardiologist in Katy, TX specializing in interventional cardiology, cardiology (heart disease), general surgery and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Madras Medical College in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC is affiliated with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, CARDIOLOGY CENTER OF HOUSTON PA and MEMORIAL CITY CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

20710 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77450

Some issues Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

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 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.

angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	219
catheterization	80
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	44
hospital care	417
inpatient care	418
minimally invasive procedures	79
nuclear scan	22
stent placement (stenting)	34
stress testing	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	116
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	77
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	47
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	10
cardiac procedures	342
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	824
hospital care	919
inpatient care	902
lab tests	29
minimally invasive procedures	35
outpatient care	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	395
vascular procedures	99

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	74
Hispanic	88
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	144
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

ambulatory monitoring	24
cardiac procedures	483
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	666
hospital care	605
inpatient care	606
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	17
nuclear scan	43
stress testing	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	415
vascular procedures	81

**Gender**
Male	852
Female	1204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1496
Black	218
Hispanic	224
Asian	86
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	752
From 75 to 84	684
85 and over	430
Less than 65	190

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	17
cardiac procedures	506
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	748
hospital care	510
inpatient care	511
lab tests	28
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	42
stress testing	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	506
vascular procedures	134

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	102
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	298
85 and over	180
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	20
cardiac procedures	480
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	757
hospital care	513
inpatient care	514
lab tests	46
minimally invasive procedures	30
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	559
vascular procedures	188

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	426

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	83
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	161
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

ambulatory monitoring	19
cardiac procedures	476
catheterization	8
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	891
hospital care	387
inpatient care	366
lab tests	78
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	31
outpatient care	21
stress testing	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	554
vascular procedures	188

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	63
Hispanic	77
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	113
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ambulatory monitoring	15
cardiac procedures	468
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	862
hospital care	339
inpatient care	340
minimally invasive procedures	25
nuclear scan	23
stress testing	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	574
vascular procedures	215

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	52
Hispanic	65
Asian	27
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	96
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

ambulatory monitoring	13
cardiac procedures	411
doctor visit	765
hospital care	233
inpatient care	234
minimally invasive procedures	7
nuclear scan	44
stress testing	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	458
vascular procedures	145

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	42
Hispanic	39
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	66
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

ambulatory monitoring	31
cardiac procedures	1206
catheterization	38
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1701
hospital care	591
inpatient care	592
minimally invasive procedures	61
nuclear scan	168
stress testing	352
ultrasound (sonogram)	1181
vascular procedures	434

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC treated as an interventional cardiologist in Katy, TX were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	18
angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	514
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	807
hospital care	502
inpatient care	498
lab tests	42
minimally invasive procedures	36
nuclear scan	48
outpatient care	19
stent placement (stenting)	34
stress testing	99
ultrasound (sonogram)	531
vascular procedures	171

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC.

**Gender**
Female	381
Male	280

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	63
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	492
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	67
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	126
75 to 84	214
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	265

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC graduated from Madras Medical College in 1997. He completed residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Madras Medical College (1997)

Residency: St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

Memorial Hermann

CARDIOLOGY CENTER OF HOUSTON PA

MEMORIAL CITY CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

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. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Aetna Medicare, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, HMO Blue Texas, Amerivantage and Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan, MD, FACC accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Aetna Medicare

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

HMO Blue Texas

Amerivantage

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$1,865 XARELTO $1,865
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$988 PRALUENT $578	MULTAQ $410
Amgen Inc.	$908 Repatha $665	Corlanor $113	$130
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$887 BRILINTA $781	FARXIGA $61	LYNPARZA $27	CRESTOR $19
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$705 ENTRESTO $559	LEQVIO $146
Other	$8,133 CVI $704	ELIQUIS $678	Vascepa $451	LifeVest $408	VERQUVO $398	Other $5,494

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12,708
Education	$420
Travel and Lodging	$357

Biography

Dr. Kamalakannan Desikan sees patients in Katy, TX. His medical specialties are general surgery, interventional cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Before completing his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit, Dr. Desikan attended medical school at Madras Medical College. Clinical interests for Dr. Desikan include hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and mitral valve disease. Dr. Desikan appears to be in-network for Aetna Medicare, Blue California, and BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Desikan (or staff) speaks Tamil and Hindi. His professional affiliations include Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann.