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Dr. Punam Dass, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

St. George's University School of Medicine

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

5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830

(203) 863-3000

Dr. Punam Dass, MD is a neurologist in Bronx, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Punam Dass, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Montefiore Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health, PRACTICE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP, STAMFORD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.

Office Locations

Address:

111 EAST 210TH STREET
Bronx, NY 10467

Address:

25-20 30th Avenue Mount Sinai Doctors
City of New York, NY 11102

Address:

5 Perryridge Road
Greenwich, CT 06830

Some issues Dr. Punam Dass, MD 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	76
inpatient care	76

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	26

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	15
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	32
Cancer	24

doctor visit	8
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	96
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	46
Dementia	40
Cancer	9

hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	41
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	17

doctor visit	13
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	41
Cancer	18

doctor visit	30
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	27
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	29
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	46
Dementia	39
Cancer	14

doctor visit	30
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	46
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

doctor visit	14
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	52
Dementia	40
Cancer	21

doctor visit	113
hospital care	437
inpatient care	437

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Punam Dass, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Punam Dass, MD treated as a neurologist in Bronx, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	175
inpatient care	175

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Punam Dass, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	44
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	22
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	21

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

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	12
Dementia	25

Education & Training

Dr. Punam Dass, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed residency at JFK University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in New York.

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

Residency: JFK University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Punam Dass, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

Montefiore Medical Center

Yale New Haven Health

PRACTICE ASSOCIATES MEDICAL GROUP

STAMFORD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP INC

ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Punam Dass, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare, VillageCareMax and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Punam Dass, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

Senior Whole Health

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

Hotel Trades

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Partners Health Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$147 None $147
Amgen Inc.	$125 Repatha $125
Genentech USA, Inc.	$114 Activase $114
Allergan Inc.	$22 BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $22
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc	$16 INBRIJA $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$408
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16

Biography

Dr. Punam Dass is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She is especially interested in stroke and epilepsy. Her professional affiliations include Montefiore Medical Center, Yale New Haven Health, and Garnet Health. Dr. Dass's practice in Bronx, NY is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.