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Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College

Professional interests include: bronchiectasis, bronchoscopy, bronchitis, and more.

5000 Okeechobee Road Suite B
Fort Pierce, FL 34947

(772) 464-6551

Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD is a pulmonologist in Fort Pierce, FL specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College. Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, PREMIER CRITICAL CARE LLC and ST LUCIE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2100 Nebraska Avenue Suite 202
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Address:

2215 Nebraska Avenue Suite 2-g
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Address:

5000 Okeechobee Road Suite B
Fort Pierce, FL 34947

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

airway management	29
aspiration	43
bronchoscopy	61
catheterization	63
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	1385
hospital care	6805
inpatient care	6805
minimally invasive procedures	99
pleural drainage	81
pulmonary testing	633
sleep study	67
thoracostomy	38
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	30

**Gender**
Male	782
Female	782

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1228
Black	236
Hispanic	77
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	511
85 and over	298
Less than 65	271

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	49
Dementia	27
Cancer	19

airway management	37
aspiration	66
bronchoscopy	57
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1478
hospital care	5139
inpatient care	5139
minimally invasive procedures	55
pleural drainage	64
pulmonary testing	589
sleep study	82
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	703
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Black	246
Hispanic	65
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	491
85 and over	230
Less than 65	268

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

airway management	34
aspiration	88
bronchoscopy	72
catheterization	40
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	1562
hospital care	6408
inpatient care	6408
minimally invasive procedures	70
pleural drainage	86
pulmonary testing	673
sleep study	72
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	37

**Gender**
Male	1452
Female	1522

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2308
Black	470
Hispanic	132
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	952
From 75 to 84	968
85 and over	546
Less than 65	508

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

airway management	31
aspiration	92
bronchoscopy	65
catheterization	37
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1502
hospital care	5926
inpatient care	5926
minimally invasive procedures	74
pleural drainage	101
pulmonary testing	723
sleep study	71
thoracostomy	9
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	767

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1124
Black	257
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	481
85 and over	245
Less than 65	261

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	63
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	48
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

airway management	54
aspiration	103
bronchoscopy	51
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1364
hospital care	4770
inpatient care	4770
minimally invasive procedures	49
pleural drainage	101
pulmonary testing	748
sleep study	93
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	631
Female	660

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	973
Black	224
Hispanic	64
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	435
85 and over	223
Less than 65	210

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	47
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

airway management	12
aspiration	101
bronchoscopy	48
catheterization	52
diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	1337
hospital care	3904
inpatient care	3904
minimally invasive procedures	46
pleural drainage	99
pulmonary testing	698
sleep study	43
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	873
Black	191
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	396
85 and over	170
Less than 65	192

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	18

aspiration	105
bronchoscopy	36
catheterization	47
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	1184
hospital care	3388
inpatient care	3388
minimally invasive procedures	46
pleural drainage	115
pulmonary testing	582
sleep study	31
thoracostomy	10
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	749
Black	154
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	166
Less than 65	151

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	47
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

aspiration	85
bronchoscopy	14
catheterization	28
doctor visit	988
hospital care	2262
inpatient care	2262
minimally invasive procedures	12
pleural drainage	83
pulmonary testing	471
sleep study	19
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	117
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	126
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	47
Dementia	26
Cancer	17

aspiration	77
catheterization	43
doctor visit	1218
hospital care	2241
inpatient care	2241
pleural drainage	75
pulmonary testing	555
sleep study	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Fort Pierce, FL were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and pleural drainage.

airway management	32
aspiration	84
bronchoscopy	50
catheterization	45
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	1336
hospital care	4538
inpatient care	4538
minimally invasive procedures	58
pleural drainage	91
pulmonary testing	631
sleep study	56
thoracostomy	20
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD.

**Gender**
Male	571
Female	597

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	189
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	897
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	58
Other	5

**Age**
75 to 84	390
85 and over	200
Less than 65	197
65 to 74	381

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	14
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD graduated from Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College. He completed residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College

Residency: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

PREMIER CRITICAL CARE LLC

ST LUCIE MEDICAL SPECIALISTS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$42,988 STIOLTO $5,962	OFEV $2,975	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $897	Pradaxa $80	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $25	Other $33,050
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$7,441 DALIRESP $7,441
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$2,413 Olympus Universal Ultrasound Processor $895	SINGLE USE SUCTION VALVE (Sterile) $871	Olympus Respiratory Accessories $648
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,119 $1,119
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$523 BREZTRI $130	DALIRESP $125	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $116	IMFINZI $100	SYMBICORT $51
Other	$1,816 Monarch Platform $250	XOLAIR $150	WATCHMAN Access System $146	None $138	TYVASO $125	Other $1,007

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$42,330
Food and Beverage	$5,028
Consulting Fee	$4,696
Travel and Lodging	$4,160
Education	$86

Biography

Dr. Kamlesh Pandya works as an adult pulmonology specialist in Fort Pierce, FL. Dr. Pandya obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kamlesh Pranshanker Pandya, MD From 2013 - 2021

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