Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD is a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general practice and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health and Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia.
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.
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In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD performed more abdominal duplex ultrasound, cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, pelvic duplex ultrasound, testicular duplex ultrasound, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, and spectral Doppler echocardiography 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.
In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD performed more cardiac procedures, coronary angiogram, coronary angioplasty with stent, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), stress EKG, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test, echocardiogram (echo), metabolic panel, and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.
In 2012, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD performed more blood tests, cardiac (heart) stress testing, carotid duplex ultrasound, diagnostic right heart catheterization, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity venous duplex, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic right heart catheterization, emergency PCI (non-surgical intervention for heart attack), and right heart catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% 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.
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 12 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 17 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and lab tests.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| angioplasty | 76 |
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| blood draw | 27 |
| cardiac procedures | 326 |
| catheterization | 172 |
| diagnostic procedures | 58 |
| doctor visit | 124 |
| hospital care | 50 |
| inpatient care | 50 |
| lab tests | 106 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 172 |
| nuclear scan | 56 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 38 |
| stress testing | 100 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 73 |
| vascular procedures | 92 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and stress testing.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| angioplasty | 194 |
|---|---|
| blood draw | 65 |
| cardiac procedures | 1213 |
| catheterization | 456 |
| diagnostic procedures | 153 |
| doctor visit | 411 |
| emergency care | 12 |
| hospital care | 257 |
| inpatient care | 257 |
| lab tests | 276 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 456 |
| nuclear scan | 233 |
| preventive care | 16 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 97 |
| stress testing | 426 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 348 |
| vascular procedures | 170 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2020 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| ambulatory monitoring | 14 |
|---|---|
| angioplasty | 174 |
| blood draw | 92 |
| cardiac procedures | 1139 |
| catheterization | 473 |
| diagnostic procedures | 194 |
| doctor visit | 480 |
| emergency care | 18 |
| hospital care | 191 |
| inpatient care | 191 |
| lab tests | 299 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 473 |
| nuclear scan | 164 |
| preventive care | 11 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 87 |
| stress testing | 303 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 426 |
| vascular procedures | 284 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2021 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 43 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 17 |
| angioplasty | 190 |
| blood draw | 58 |
| cardiac procedures | 1007 |
| catheterization | 435 |
| diagnostic procedures | 150 |
| doctor visit | 408 |
| hospital care | 215 |
| inpatient care | 215 |
| lab tests | 242 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 435 |
| nuclear scan | 96 |
| pelvic imaging | 43 |
| preventive care | 14 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 95 |
| stress testing | 227 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 492 |
| vascular procedures | 354 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC during 2022 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
| abdominal imaging | 112 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 24 |
| angioplasty | 194 |
| blood draw | 122 |
| cardiac procedures | 733 |
| catheterization | 463 |
| diagnostic procedures | 172 |
| doctor visit | 502 |
| hospital care | 113 |
| inpatient care | 113 |
| lab tests | 315 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 463 |
| nuclear scan | 31 |
| pelvic imaging | 112 |
| preventive care | 21 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 97 |
| stress testing | 150 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 422 |
| vascular procedures | 538 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).
| abdominal imaging | 77 |
|---|---|
| ambulatory monitoring | 18 |
| angioplasty | 165 |
| blood draw | 72 |
| cardiac procedures | 883 |
| catheterization | 399 |
| diagnostic procedures | 145 |
| doctor visit | 385 |
| emergency care | 15 |
| hospital care | 122 |
| inpatient care | 122 |
| lab tests | 247 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 399 |
| nuclear scan | 116 |
| pelvic imaging | 77 |
| preventive care | 15 |
| stent placement (stenting) | 82 |
| stress testing | 241 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 352 |
| vascular procedures | 287 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2012)
Board Certification: Board certifications: Cardiovascular Disease
Licensed In: North Carolina
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Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bolivia, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$964
LifeVest $964 |
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$835
CardioMEMS HF System $170 |
PCI Optimization $167 |
Assurity $139 |
Mitra Clip system $104 |
AMPLATZER AMULET $94 |
Other $161 |
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$631
CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $494 |
FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $137 |
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$455
Resolute $294 |
VenaSeal $61 |
HawkOne $56 |
$44 |
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$398
Impella $398 |
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$837
GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $115 |
WATCHMAN $84 |
Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $63 |
OPTICROSS $47 |
VERQUVO $43 |
Other $484 |
| $3,369 | |
| $750 | |
| $1 |
Dr. Sunil Iyer's medical specialty is general practice and interventional cardiology. Dr. Iyer has indicated that his clinical interests include heart problems, coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and heart stent placement. He is rated highly by his patients. He studied medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is affiliated with Novant Health. Dr. Iyer has an open panel in Bolivia, NC according to Yext.
