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Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC

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Specializes in: Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1993)
Professional interests include: ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), resuscitation, ambulatory cardiac monitoring, and more.
3010 East 138th Avenue Suite 7
Tampa, FL 33613

Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC is a cardiac electrophysiologist in Tampa, FL specializing in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, AdventHealth, FLORIDA HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC and HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital.

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Office Locations

Address:

6919 North Dale Mabry Highway Suite 125
Tampa, FL 33613

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1922 Duck Slough Boulevard
Trinity, FL 34655

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3000 Medical Park Drive Suite 320
Tampa, FL 33613

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3010 East 138th Avenue Suite 7
Tampa, FL 33613

Some issues Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC can help you with:

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 Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC treated as a cardiac electrophysiologist in Tampa, FL were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

ablation 80
cardiac procedures 293
cardioversion 28
catheterization 80
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 603
hospital care 233
implant surgery 45
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement 24
inpatient care 221
minimally invasive procedures 340
outpatient care 25
ultrasound (sonogram) 132
vascular procedures 57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 261
Female 188
Ethnicity
Black / African American 7
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 405
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 17
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 176
85 and over 52
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 191

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 56
Cancer 12
Dementia 8

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Cardiovascular Disease: The American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: Cardiovascular Disease: The American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
AdventHealth
FLORIDA HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

Insurance Information

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Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Oscar Health and AdventHealth Advantage Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC accepts the following insurance providers:

Oscar Health
AdventHealth Advantage Plan

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $10,907 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs
$4,275 		Micra
$827 		Arctic Front
$572 		Pacemakers
$397 		Claria MRI
$385 		Other
$4,451
Boston Scientific Corporation $10,878 GENERAL BRADY
$1,900 		Tachy System
$1,820 		TACHY GENERATOR
$1,754 		TACHY HF
$395 		Brady Generator
$255 		Other
$4,753
BIOTRONIK INC. $4,684 Solia
$1,309 		Passeo
$603 		BioMonitor 2
$205 		Eluna
$194 		Setrox
$112 		Other
$2,261
Medtronic, Inc. $4,357 COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN
$1,225 		DIAMONDTEMP BIDIRECTIONAL ABLATION CATHETER
$1,213 		Cobalt
$394 		Claria MRI
$336 		Micra
$300 		Other
$890
Biosense Webster, Inc. $3,427 Mapping and Navigation Systems # Accessories
$1,000 		Carto 3
$801 		Ablation Catheters#Accessories
$737 		Ablation CathetersAccessories
$208 		OtherNA
$185 		Other
$496
Other $3,007 Accent Pacemaker
$800 		Artis Q.zen
$394 		Artis Q
$317 		Ensite
$300 		Unify Assura
$173 		Other
$1,023
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $18,880
Travel and Lodging $13,902
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,875
Consulting Fee $1,800
Education $788
Other $16

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth H. Yamamura, MD, FACC has received 108 research payments totaling $252,496.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Yamamura's area of specialization is cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He obtained his medical school training at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and performed his residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Yamamura include atrial flutter, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Dr. Yamamura is affiliated with AdventHealth. Dr. Yamamura has an open panel in according to AdventHealth.

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