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Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Psychiatry

Chengalpattu Medical College

Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, stroke, peripheral neuropathy, and more.

1151 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

(215) 957-9250

Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD is a neurologist in Abington, PA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and psychiatry. He graduated from Chengalpattu Medical College. Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, ABINGTON NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

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1151 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

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Some issues Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and 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.

doctor visit	22
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	12
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

doctor visit	41
electroencephalography (EEG)	140
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	30
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	51
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

doctor visit	52
electroencephalography (EEG)	187
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	60
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	64
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

doctor visit	46
electroencephalography (EEG)	212
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	38
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	30
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

doctor visit	55
electroencephalography (EEG)	120

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	16
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	21
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	33
Cancer	10

doctor visit	237
electroencephalography (EEG)	57
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	55
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	35
Cancer	12

doctor visit	244
electroencephalography (EEG)	63
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	55
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

doctor visit	253
electroencephalography (EEG)	62
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	36
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

doctor visit	664
electroencephalography (EEG)	122
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD treated as a neurologist in Abington, PA were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	181
electroencephalography (EEG)	115
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	109
Male	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	134
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	56
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	67

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD graduated from Chengalpattu Medical College. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Chengalpattu Medical College

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

ABINGTON NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATES LTD

Jefferson Abington Hospital

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. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Keystone Health Plan East, Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Personal Choice and Medicare FFS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Keystone Health Plan East

Workers' Compensation

Aetna Medicare

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SK Life Science, Inc.	$2,645 Cenobamate $2,450	XCOPRI $57	$138
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$2,198 ZEPOSIA $17	$2,181
Celgene Corporation	$1,524 ZEPOSIA $342	$1,182
NeuroPace, Inc.	$1,250 RNS System $1,171	RNSSystem $79
AbbVie Inc.	$636 QULIPTA $497	UBRELVY $139
Other	$3,614 TROKENDI XR $463	APTIOM $338	Fycompa $238	Briviact $229	Hizentra $149	Other $2,197

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,482
Consulting Fee	$4,400
Travel and Lodging	$1,946
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$39

Research Payments

Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,750.

Biography

Dr. Kartik Sivaraaman works as a psychiatry and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of expertise include myasthenia gravis, guillain-barre syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Sivaraaman appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna Medicare, Blue California, Independence Blue Cross, and more. He attended Chengalpattu Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Temple University Hospital for residency. He is affiliated with Jefferson Health. His practice in Abington, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.