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Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

Professional interests include: stroke, aspiration, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

2720 SUNSET BOULEVARD
West Columbia, SC 29169

(803) 936-7372

Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP is an internist in West Columbia, SC specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP is affiliated with LEXINGTON HEALTH INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2720 SUNSET BOULEVARD
West Columbia, SC 29169

Some issues Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP 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.

hospital care	567
inpatient care	568

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	46
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	51
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

hospital care	1698
inpatient care	1593
outpatient care	105

**Gender**
Male	654
Female	856

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1274
Black	202
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	470
From 75 to 84	440
85 and over	352
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	49
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

hospital care	1512
inpatient care	1378
outpatient care	134

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	555
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	168
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	52
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

hospital care	1451
inpatient care	1366
outpatient care	85

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	535
Black	104
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	158
Less than 65	113

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	51
Dementia	40
Cancer	13

hospital care	1540
inpatient care	1444
outpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	301
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	544
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	167
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	49
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

hospital care	1416
inpatient care	1305
outpatient care	111

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	164
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

hospital care	1219
inpatient care	1086
outpatient care	133

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	137
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

hospital care	2525
inpatient care	2236
outpatient care	289

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP treated as an internist in West Columbia, SC were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1491
inpatient care	1372
outpatient care	136

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	61
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	411
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	150
85 and over	119
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	9
Dementia	25

Education & Training

He has a state license in South Carolina.

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Parthivkumar N. Kundaria, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LEXINGTON HEALTH INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$18 ELIQUIS $18
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$14 NON-PRODUCT $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Parthivkumar Kundaria is a hospital medicine (hospitalist) specialist in West Columbia, SC. He has indicated that his clinical interests include aspiration, pneumonia, and stroke. Dr. Kundaria has an open panel in West Columbia, SC according to Doctor.com.