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Dr. Karan Garg, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2007)
Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery disease, and more.
530 First Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Dr. Karan Garg, MD is a vascular surgeon in New York, NY specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Karan Garg, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

530 First Avenue 11th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Some issues Dr. Karan Garg, MD 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.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound is an imaging test that uses ultrasound to take pictures of veins and arteries. Some kinds of vascular ultrasound can also see how the blood is flowing through them. Ultrasound is sonar technology, similar to what bats use to fly. It uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of what's going on inside someone's body.

A vascular ultrasound can be used to:

  • locate blockages and blood clots
  • monitor blood flow after a procedure such as a stent or bypass
  • examine or check for an enlarged artery (aneurysm)
  • examine varicose veins
  • aid in the specific placement of needles and catheters

The procedure for a vascular ultrasound is very simple. Patients will lie on a table and expose the part of their body that needs to be examined. A clear gel will be applied to the skin so that no air will get in the way of the sound waves. A wand called a transducer will be moved over the skin, and grey swirled images of patients' veins and arteries will appear on a screen over a computer. There are no needles, and although there might be a bit of pressure at some points, it doesn't hurt. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karan Garg, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karan Garg, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in New York, NY were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 18
angioplasty 12
compression therapy 24
dialysis access procedures 36
doctor visit 237
hospital care 138
immobilization 24
inpatient care 138
minimally invasive procedures 35
pelvic imaging 18
stent placement (stenting) 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 694
vascular procedures 846

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karan Garg, MD.

Gender
Male 258
Female 303
Ethnicity
Black / African American 185
Asian / Pacific Islander 9
Non-Hispanic White 204
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 131
Other 13
Age
85 and over 90
75 to 84 148
Less than 65 117
65 to 74 205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karan Garg, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 42
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Karan Garg, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2007. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery (Vascular Surgery) and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2007)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (Vascular Surgery) (2015)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karan Garg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health

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. Karan Garg, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, MetroPlusHealth Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Aetna International, Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Qualcare Direct, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karan Garg, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

HIP EPO
HIP Access II
HIP Access I
MagnaCare PPO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
ShockWave Medical, Inc $53,490 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER
$53,324 		Vascular Lithotripsy
$165
Cook Incorporated $30,792 Zenith Alpha
$14,717 		Zenith Spiral-Z
$5,715 		Zenith
$4,220 		Zilver PTX
$2,540 		Cook Medical Zenith
$2,100 		Other
$1,500
Inari Medical, Inc. $25,245 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$16,288 		ClotTriever
$7,819 		FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S
$1,138
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $18,669 GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo
$2,744 		GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis
$2,689 		Product in Development
$1,760 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface
$1,760 		GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis
$1,506 		Other
$8,210
Cook Medical LLC $10,579 Zenith Spiral-Z
$3,274 		Cook Medical AAA
$1,394 		Zilver PTX
$1,192 		Zenith Alpha
$749 		COOK
$738 		Other
$3,231
Other $24,066 Indigo System
$2,820 		Aortic Stent Grafts
$1,893 		AZUR
$1,265 		ATHERECTOMY
$1,230 		ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire
$1,143 		Other
$15,716
Types of Payments
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program $47,125
Food and Beverage $40,202
Consulting Fee $34,965
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $28,580
Travel and Lodging $7,230
Other $4,739

Biography

Dr. Karan Garg is a vascular surgery specialist in New York, NY. His clinical interests include thoracic outlet syndrome, renal artery stenosis, and stent placement (stenting). Dr. Garg is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health. He studied medicine at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. His training includes a residency program at NYU Langone Medical Center. He can take Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more.

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