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Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and more.

1463 Finnegans Lane Unit E
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

1-866-239-1650

Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Duarte, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare and CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 E DUARTE ROAD
Duarte, CA 91010

Address:

1463 Finnegans Lane Unit E
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Some issues Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD can help you with:

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	229
electroencephalography (EEG)	8
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	13
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	38

doctor visit	290
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	41

doctor visit	377
electroencephalography (EEG)	72
hospital care	81
injections	34
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	34

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	122
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	34
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	41
Dementia	18
Cancer	40

doctor visit	338
electroencephalography (EEG)	49
hospital care	14
injections	45
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	45

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	20
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	40

doctor visit	335
electroencephalography (EEG)	42
hospital care	15
injections	62
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	62

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	24
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	42

doctor visit	326
electroencephalography (EEG)	58
hospital care	25
injections	78
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	39

doctor visit	342
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	45
injections	78
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	14
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	43

doctor visit	262
electroencephalography (EEG)	70
hospital care	42
injections	71
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	45
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	11
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	44

doctor visit	471
electroencephalography (EEG)	116
hospital care	89
injections	129
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	129

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Duarte, CA were injections, electroencephalography (EEG), minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

doctor visit	331
electroencephalography (EEG)	55
hospital care	43
injections	71
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	25
Non-Hispanic White	106
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	48
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	13
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	29
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2001. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2001)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Neal Prakash, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$635 Briviact $493	Neupro $130	Vimpat $12
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.	$614 INGREZZA $614
Assertio Therapeutics, Inc.	$466 Gralise $461	Cambia $5
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$250 NURTEC ODT $250
Depomed, Inc.	$248 Cambia $124	Nucynta $124
Other	$1,623 Aimovig $246	Nuedexta $226	Xyrem $206	Gamunex-C $134	AJOVY $133	Other $678

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,831
Travel and Lodging	$6

Biography

Dr. Neal Prakash works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In his practice, he is particularly interested in peripheral neuropathy, migraine, and stroke. He studied medicine at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Prakash is professionally affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Prakash is accepting new patients at his office in Duarte, CA.

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