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Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH

(Dr. Nitin Ajitkumar Pagedar, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: reconstructive surgery, pheochromocytoma, melanoma, and more.
105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241

Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH is an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH is affiliated with University of Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care and PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES LLC.

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Office Locations

105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241
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200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
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Some issues Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH can help you with:

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News 

“Nitin Pagedar, a UI assistant professor of otolaryngology, said he has seen an increase in the rate of oropharynx cancer because of the increase in HPV-related cancers.”—"Cancer briefing focuses on HPV", The Daily Iowan, March 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

modified radical neck dissection
neck dissection

In 2023, Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH had a list price for modified radical neck dissection, and neck dissection (cervical lymphadenectomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

neck ultrasound
soft tissue ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH had a list price for neck ultrasound, and soft tissue ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy
endoscopy
laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 287
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 156
minimally invasive procedures 156

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 13
doctor visit 317
excision 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 164
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 164
neck surgery 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 92
Female 86
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 18
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2013

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 21
Dementia 6
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 11
doctor visit 361
excision 11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 183
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 183
neck surgery 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 123
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 214
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 19
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2014

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 22
Dementia 7
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 17
doctor visit 365
excision 17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 155
lymph node procedures 17
minimally invasive procedures 155
neck surgery 17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 232
Female 196
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 24
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2015

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 13
doctor visit 336
excision 13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 114
lymph node procedures 13
minimally invasive procedures 114
neck surgery 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 117
Female 100
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 20
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2016

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 24
Dementia 7
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and neck imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

aspiration 15
diagnostic procedures 15
doctor visit 291
image guided procedures 15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 99
minimally invasive procedures 114
minor procedures 15
neck imaging 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 111
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 198
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 12
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 24
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
dissection 15
doctor visit 360
excision 15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 158
lymph node procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 158
neck surgery 15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 140
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 18
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2018

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 27
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 18
doctor visit 339
excision 18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 134
lymph node procedures 18
minimally invasive procedures 134
neck imaging 13
neck surgery 18
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 135
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 23
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 16
doctor visit 251
excision 16
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 82
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 82
neck imaging 12
neck surgery 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 109
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 62
85 and over 13
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

dissection 14
doctor visit 296
excision 14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 102
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 102
neck imaging 11
neck surgery 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 119
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 208
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 16
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 221
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 89
minimally invasive procedures 89

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 91
Female 108
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 11
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH in 2022

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH treated as an otolaryngologist in Coralville, IA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, minor procedures and aspiration.

aspiration 15
diagnostic procedures 13
dissection 14
doctor visit 311
excision 14
image guided procedures 15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures 130
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 131
minor procedures 15
neck imaging 13
neck surgery 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH.

Gender
Male 115
Female 101
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 131
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 62
85 and over 15
Less than 65 35
65 to 74 103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nitin A. Pagedar, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care
PROGRESSIVE REHABILITATION ASSOCIATES LLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $90 MAXFACE
$90
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America $18 TELE PACK
$18
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $90
Food and Beverage $18

Biography

Dr. Nitin Pagedar is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Dr. Pagedar's areas of expertise include microsurgery, paraganglioma, and thyroid surgery. He studied medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.

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