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Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD

(Minisha Kochar, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

Temple University School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), heart valve disease, women's heart disease, and more.

1400 JACKSON STREET
Denver, CO 80206

1-877-359-0396

Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD is a cardiologist in Denver, CO specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD is affiliated with National Jewish Health and Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

1400 JACKSON STREET
Denver, CO 80206

Address:

1375 E. 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

Some issues Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“All physical activity, including aerobic and resistance exercise, helps lower LDL and increase HDL, according to Dr. Minisha Kochar, a cardiologist with National Jewish Health in Denver.”—"Exercises to Lower Cholesterol", Washington Top News, December 2024

“Dr. Minisha Kochar is LeClair's cardiologist at National Jewish Health.”—"Colorado doctors recommend heart screenings during and after pregnancy", Fox31 Denver, February 2024

“It weakens a woman's heart during pregnancy and in severe case can lead to heart failure, said Dr. Minisha Kochar, a cardiologist at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado.”—"This woman has a rare, deadly heart condition - and the symptoms mimic pregnancy", Washington Top News, February 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	10
cardiac procedures	55
doctor visit	43
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	59

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

blood draw	65
cardiac procedures	149
doctor visit	239
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	153

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	52
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

blood draw	75
cardiac procedures	187
doctor visit	476
hospital care	162
inpatient care	162
stress testing	9
ultrasound (sonogram)	191

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	27
Hispanic	32
Asian	59
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	75
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	39
Hispanic	32
Asian	93
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	93
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

blood draw	30
cardiac procedures	260
doctor visit	445
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
stress testing	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	233

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	418
Black	41
Hispanic	51
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	58
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	305
doctor visit	256
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	82
ultrasound (sonogram)	234

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	547
Black	22
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	315
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	32
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	290
doctor visit	439
stress testing	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	244

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Denver, CO were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	15
blood draw	51
cardiac procedures	217
doctor visit	368
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	27
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	104

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2007)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Minisha Kochar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Jewish Health

Main Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$450 WATCHMAN FLX $174	WATCHMAN Access System $165	Tachy System $111
Amgen Inc.	$131 Repatha $131
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$125 SOLIRIS $125
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$121 OPSUMIT $121
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$110 SAMSCA $110
Other	$192 ACTIVA $71	SYMBICORT $71	FFRct $25	$24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,128

Biography

Dr. Minisha Kochar is a physician who specializes in general practice and cardiology (heart disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Kochar include heart valve disease, women's heart disease, and cholesterol problems (lipid disorders). She is professionally affiliated with National Jewish Health. She attended Temple University School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).