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Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist) and Adult Cardiology

St. George's University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart problems, and more.

1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40503

(859) 277-5887

Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD is a hospitalist in Lexington, KY specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult cardiology. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 400
Lexington, KY 40503

Some issues Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD 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 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.

hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

hospital care	31
inpatient care	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	176
doctor visit	91
hospital care	284
inpatient care	284
minimally invasive procedures	11
nuclear scan	42
stress testing	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	222
vascular procedures	87

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	49
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	19

cardiac procedures	441
cardioversion	38
doctor visit	366
hospital care	582
inpatient care	582
minimally invasive procedures	54
nuclear scan	64
stress testing	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	608
vascular procedures	230

**Gender**
Male	457
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	942
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	314
85 and over	155
Less than 65	137

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	454
cardioversion	29
doctor visit	371
hospital care	487
inpatient care	487
minimally invasive procedures	88
nuclear scan	62
stress testing	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	532
vascular procedures	154

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	801
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	279
85 and over	112
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	959
cardioversion	59
doctor visit	944
hospital care	751
inpatient care	751
minimally invasive procedures	208
nuclear scan	129
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	1191
vascular procedures	371

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD treated as a hospitalist in Lexington, KY were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	509
cardioversion	42
doctor visit	443
hospital care	369
inpatient care	369
minimally invasive procedures	90
nuclear scan	74
stress testing	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	639
vascular procedures	210

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	123
Male	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	211
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	73
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nathan Scott Kusterer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,495 Mitra Clip system $1,379	PCI Optimization $26	Perclose ProGlide suture mediated closure system $25	Pacemakers $23	CardioMEMS HF System $19	Other $24
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$1,101 LifeVest $1,101
Boston Scientific Corporation	$523 EMBLEM MRI S-ICD $115	EMBLEM $88	VIGILANT $53	LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $40	WATCHMAN Access System $37	Other $191
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$424 BRILINTA $285	LOKELMA $123	ANDEXXA $16
Amgen Inc.	$418 Repatha $418
Other	$2,287 XARELTO $325	VYNDAQEL $168	NEXLETOL $151	MULTAQ $144	OPSUMIT $139	Other $1,360

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,224
Travel and Lodging	$937
Education	$87

Biography

Dr. Nathan Kusterer is a specialist in adult cardiology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). These areas are among his clinical interests: heart failure, hypertension (high blood pressure), and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Dr. Kusterer is professionally affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington and Baptist Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky, Dr. Kusterer attended medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5).