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Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD

Accepting New Patients

(116 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

M.P. Shah Medical College (1995 - 1998)

Professional interests include: cardiac catheterization, heart problems

540 E Jefferson Street Suite 400
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 399-3400

Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD is a cardiologist in Ames, IA specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from M.P. Shah Medical College in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and MercyOne.

Office Locations

1816 Philadelphia
Ames, IA 50010

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MercyOne

411 Laurel Street Suite 1225
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 633-3770

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500 E Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 339-3551

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540 E Jefferson Street Suite 400
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 399-3400

(319) 399-3401

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Some issues Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac catheterization

cardioversion

coronary angiogram

coronary angioplasty with stent

elective external cardioversion

inpatient hospital care

left heart catheterization

minimally invasive procedures

percutaneous coronary intervention

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD performed more cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, coronary angiogram, coronary angioplasty with stent, elective external cardioversion, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), left heart catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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:

cardiac procedures

Doppler echocardiography

ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD performed more cardiac procedures, Doppler echocardiography, and ultrasound (sonogram) 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. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	17
cardiac procedures	206
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	236
hospital care	498
inpatient care	498
lab tests	72
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	18
stress testing	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	112
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	45
angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	640
cardioversion	29
catheterization	89
diagnostic procedures	44
doctor visit	635
hospital care	1096
inpatient care	1085
lab tests	167
minimally invasive procedures	117
nuclear scan	51
outpatient care	11
stent placement (stenting)	15
stress testing	113
ultrasound (sonogram)	379
vascular procedures	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	274
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	31
angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	752
cardioversion	74
catheterization	98
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	547
hospital care	987
inpatient care	987
lab tests	138
minimally invasive procedures	123
nuclear scan	32
stent placement (stenting)	15
stress testing	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	490
vascular procedures	110

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	698
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1245
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	483
85 and over	292
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2019 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	26
angioplasty	44
cardiac procedures	749
cardioversion	74
catheterization	133
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	512
hospital care	996
inpatient care	996
lab tests	114
minimally invasive procedures	169
nuclear scan	31
stent placement (stenting)	22
stress testing	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	492
vascular procedures	93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1260
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	299
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2020 were inpatient care, hospital care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	17
angioplasty	30
cardiac procedures	410
cardioversion	49
catheterization	121
diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	323
hospital care	666
inpatient care	666
lab tests	22
minimally invasive procedures	137
nuclear scan	14
stent placement (stenting)	15
stress testing	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	223
vascular procedures	94

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	161
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2021 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	21
angioplasty	40
cardiac procedures	743
cardioversion	32
catheterization	127
diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	412
hospital care	678
inpatient care	678
minimally invasive procedures	146
nuclear scan	28
stent placement (stenting)	20
stress testing	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	497
vascular procedures	93

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	575
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1045
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	428
85 and over	198
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA during 2022 were cardiac procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	22
angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	706
cardioversion	35
catheterization	115
diagnostic procedures	58
doctor visit	392
hospital care	571
inpatient care	571
minimally invasive procedures	129
nuclear scan	16
stent placement (stenting)	19
stress testing	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	507
vascular procedures	70

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	458
From 75 to 84	418
85 and over	228
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated as a cardiologist in Ames, IA were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ambulatory monitoring	25
angioplasty	35
cardiac procedures	600
cardioversion	48
catheterization	100
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	436
hospital care	703
inpatient care	702
lab tests	102
minimally invasive procedures	119
nuclear scan	27
outpatient care	11
stent placement (stenting)	17
stress testing	64
ultrasound (sonogram)	388
vascular procedures	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	494
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	880
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	17

**Age**
75 to 84	341
85 and over	195
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	318

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	41
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD graduated from M.P. Shah Medical College in 1998. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: M.P. Shah Medical College (1998)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2010)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mary Greeley Medical Center

MercyOne

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.54 out of 5 stars based on 116 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ravinder K. Dervesh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ames, IA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,790 Vascular Access $2,311	GENERAL - VASCULAR ACCESS $1,430	GENERAL - THERAPIES $48
Abbott Laboratories	$2,027 Circulatory Support $959	Mitra Clip system $201	Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System $151	Xience Alpine cornary stent system $149	CardioMEMS HF System $142	Other $424
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$1,876 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,876
Thoratec Corporation	$1,665 MCS-Multiple Products-General $1,398	HeartMate II $154	CentriMag $113
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,496 AMPLATZER $1,483	CardioMEMS HF System $13
Other	$2,600 IVUS Systems $484	CoreValve Evolut $277	LifeVest $254	Diamondback Coronary $178	Vascular Lithotripsy $161	Other $1,247

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,958
Food and Beverage	$6,469
Education	$28

Biography

Dr. Ravinder Dervesh's medical specialty is interventional cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Dervesh's areas of expertise include heart problems and cardiac catheterization. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at M.P. Shah Medical College. He trained at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics for residency. His hospital/clinic affiliations include MercyOne and Mary Greeley Medical Center. Dr. Dervesh welcomes new patients at his office inDes Moines, IA as reported by MercyOne.