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Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD

(Twinkle Chandak)

(22 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Seth G.S. Medical College

Professional interests include: pulmonary hypertension, endotracheal intubation, lung issues, and more.

1500 Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 256-4673

Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD is a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

11234 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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11370 Anderson Street Suite 3300
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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1500 Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 256-4673

(626) 408-3911

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Some issues Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lung diffusion capacity test

In 2023, Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
bronchoscopy	61
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	458
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	42
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	501
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105
minimally invasive procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	51
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2014 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
bronchoscopy	50
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	579
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
pleural drainage	12
pulmonary testing	264

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	84
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	60
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2015 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	19
doctor visit	535
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
pulmonary testing	402

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	552
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	160
Less than 65	220

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	45
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2016 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	15
catheterization	12
doctor visit	611
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87
pulmonary testing	834

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	853
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	107
Less than 65	171

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	64
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2017 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	19
doctor visit	697
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104
pulmonary testing	638

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	336
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	110
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2018 were pulmonary testing, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	380
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169
pulmonary testing	210

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	23
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	75
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93
hospital care	937
inpatient care	937

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	104
Hispanic	114
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	95
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	63
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	786
inpatient care	786

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	114
Hispanic	126
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	84
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	66
Dementia	40
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	22
doctor visit	82
hospital care	250
inpatient care	250
pleural drainage	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	27
Hispanic	74
Asian	53
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	28
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pleural drainage.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
bronchoscopy	35
doctor visit	193
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
pleural drainage	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	11
Hispanic	50
Asian	53
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Loma Linda, CA were pulmonary testing, inpatient care, hospital care and bronchoscopy.

aspiration	21
bronchoscopy	33
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	377
hospital care	267
inpatient care	267
minimally invasive procedures	19
minor procedures	14
pleural drainage	19
pulmonary testing	469
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	452
Hispanic	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	168
85 and over	72
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	216

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	20
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics

Loma Linda University Medical Center

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$718 ANORO $223	INCRUSE $147	NUCALA $126	ANORO ELLIPTA $83	BREO ELLIPTA $74	Other $65
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$568 OFEV $245	Spiriva $75	STIOLTO $21	$226
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$139 DALIRESP $139
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$117 XARELTO $117
Boston Scientific Corporation	$83 BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $83
Other	$204 Perforomist $61	Impella $31	KEYTRUDA $21	ZERBAXA $14	$76

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,784
Education	$44

Research Payments

Dr. Twinkle R. Chandak, MD has received 31 research payments totaling $57,318.

Biography

Dr. Twinkle Chandak is an adult critical care, general practice, and adult pulmonology specialist in Duarte, CA and Loma Linda, CA. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chandak's clinical interests include endotracheal intubation, pulmonary embolism, and pulmonary hypertension. She attended Seth G.S. Medical College and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Chandak (or staff) speaks Hindi. She is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health.