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2013 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD.
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Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.
444 S San Vicente Boulevard Mark Goodson Building, Suite 1001
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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127 S. San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD treated were heart failure, ischemic heart disease, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2000)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.
According to our sources, Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$8,500
AMPLATZER Occluders $8,448 |
Mitra Clip system $52 |
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$1,596
$1,596 |
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$288
$288 |
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$216
Definity $216 |
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$16
ProGrip $16 |
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Dr. Ruchira Garg, MD has received 63 research payments totaling $3,801.
Dr. Ruchira Garg is a pediatric cardiology specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Garg include pain and congenital heart disease. She is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Garg is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Her practice in Los Angeles, CA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. She is a graduate of MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Garg's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. She has received professional recognition including the following: Alpha Omega Alpha Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society; Cardiology Fellows Forum of Excellence; and Grant to the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.