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Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD

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(Nidhi Mehta, MD)

(893 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: congenital heart disease, carotid artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and more.

2649 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD SUITE 301
Bethlehem, PA 18017

(484) 884-4799

Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD is a cardiologist in Bethlehem, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Cardiology-Muhlenberg.

Office Locations

Address:

2649 SCHOENERSVILLE ROAD SUITE 301
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Some issues Dr. Nidhi Mehta, 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 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.

In The News

“Dr. Nidhi Mehta, a cardiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network speaks during a reunion Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Northampton Regional EMS in Northampton with people who helped save Katie Young's...”—"Lehigh Valley woman reunites with emergency responders and care team that saved her life", The Morning Call, February 2024

“(April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Dr. Nidhi Mehta, a cardiologist at Lehigh Valley Health Network speaks during a reunion Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Northampton Regional EMS in Northampton with people...”—"Woman reunites with people that saved her life | PHOTOS", The Morning Call, February 2024

cardiac procedures	228
doctor visit	59
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
minimally invasive procedures	16
nuclear scan	10
stress testing	68
ultrasound (sonogram)	185
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	744
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	185
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	14
cardiac procedures	642
cardioversion	18
doctor visit	434
hospital care	958
inpatient care	958
minimally invasive procedures	39
nuclear scan	53
pelvic imaging	14
stress testing	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	580
vascular procedures	163

**Gender**
Male	1876
Female	2166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3684
Black	92
Hispanic	176
Asian	34
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1292
From 75 to 84	1256
85 and over	908
Less than 65	586

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

abdominal imaging	25
cardiac procedures	695
doctor visit	553
hospital care	599
inpatient care	599
minimally invasive procedures	21
nuclear scan	60
pelvic imaging	25
stress testing	232
ultrasound (sonogram)	662
vascular procedures	150

**Gender**
Male	801
Female	922

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1565
Black	49
Hispanic	79
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	529
85 and over	334
Less than 65	240

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	30
cardiac procedures	781
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	628
hospital care	611
inpatient care	611
minimally invasive procedures	33
nuclear scan	76
pelvic imaging	30
stress testing	272
ultrasound (sonogram)	742
vascular procedures	185

**Gender**
Male	1014
Female	1153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1969
Black	63
Hispanic	91
Asian	16
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	787
From 75 to 84	657
85 and over	407
Less than 65	316

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	16
cardiac procedures	634
cardioversion	11
doctor visit	420
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	28
pelvic imaging	16
stress testing	154
ultrasound (sonogram)	663
vascular procedures	156

**Gender**
Male	939
Female	1051

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1795
Black	41
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	749
From 75 to 84	584
85 and over	391
Less than 65	266

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	29
cardiac procedures	677
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	614
hospital care	501
inpatient care	501
lab tests	49
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	28
pelvic imaging	29
stress testing	166
ultrasound (sonogram)	697
vascular procedures	148

**Gender**
Male	1062
Female	1212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2053
Black	51
Hispanic	112
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	863
From 75 to 84	671
85 and over	428
Less than 65	312

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	557
cardioversion	14
doctor visit	429
hospital care	471
inpatient care	471
lab tests	41
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	10
stress testing	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	593
vascular procedures	95

**Gender**
Male	1017
Female	1215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2005
Black	58
Hispanic	104
Asian	22
Other	43
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	824
From 75 to 84	678
85 and over	429
Less than 65	301

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

abdominal imaging	10
cardiac procedures	1122
cardioversion	35
doctor visit	1004
hospital care	804
inpatient care	804
minimally invasive procedures	45
nuclear scan	32
pelvic imaging	10
stress testing	230
ultrasound (sonogram)	1148
vascular procedures	160

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bethlehem, PA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	20
cardiac procedures	667
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	519
hospital care	621
inpatient care	621
lab tests	45
minimally invasive procedures	29
nuclear scan	37
pelvic imaging	20
stress testing	180
ultrasound (sonogram)	659
vascular procedures	134

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	706
Female	816

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	1381
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	69
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	460
85 and over	308
Less than 65	213
65 to 74	540

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	10
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Cardiology-Muhlenberg

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 893 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nidhi Mehta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethlehem, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$770 NON-PRODUCT $690	ZETIA $80
Boston Scientific Corporation	$368 RESONATE $239	TACHY GENERATOR $49	LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $17	Tachy System $16	$47
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$125 Erleada $125
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$105 CoreValve Evolut $94	Pacemakers $11
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$89 PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION $67	PRALUENT (alirocumab) Injection $22
Other	$385 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $88	LifeVest $87	Bradycardia products $68	Cardiac Monitoring Suite $37	XARELTO $27	Other $77

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,198
Grant	$550
Education	$92

Biography

Dr. Nidhi Mehta, who practices in Bethlehem, PA, is a medical specialist in cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Mehta is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). She welcomes new patients at her office inBethlehem, PA as reported by Yext.