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Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD

(Ajit Tharakan, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Practice
Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Professional interests include: esophagus problems, heart failure
1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO

Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and general practice. He graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD is affiliated with University Hospital, University of Missouri Health Care and AHS OKLAHOMA HEART LLC.

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Office Locations

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65212
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University of Missouri Health Care

1 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO
(573) 882-4141
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac procedures
fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR
heart bypass surgery
minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD performed more cardiac procedures, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart bypass surgery (CABG), minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, and minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2013 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 29
cardiac procedures 94
catheterization 16
doctor visit 41
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
open surgery 58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 58

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 63
Female 53
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 41
Heart Failure 66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 51
Dementia 11
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2014 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 32
cardiac procedures 102
doctor visit 58
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
open surgery 64
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 64

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 89
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 15
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 41
Dementia 14
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2015 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 36
cardiac procedures 98
doctor visit 73
open surgery 72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 72

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 164
Female 112
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 34
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 44
Dementia 14
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2016 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 26
cardiac procedures 106
doctor visit 96
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15
minimally invasive procedures 16
open surgery 52
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 52
vascular procedures 16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 62
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 25
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 38
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 39
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 41
Dementia 20
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2017 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 25
cardiac procedures 120
doctor visit 38
minimally invasive procedures 21
open surgery 50
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 50
vascular procedures 21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 96
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 13
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2017 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 40
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 50
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2018 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 49
cardiac procedures 146
doctor visit 73
minimally invasive procedures 24
open surgery 98
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 98
vascular procedures 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 108
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 16
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 57
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2019 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 42
cardiac procedures 140
doctor visit 111
minimally invasive procedures 28
open surgery 84
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 84
vascular procedures 28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 34
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 12
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 56
Dementia 16
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2020 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 29
cardiac procedures 112
doctor visit 57
minimally invasive procedures 27
open surgery 58
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 58
vascular procedures 27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 101
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2020 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 49
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2021 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 42
cardiac procedures 198
doctor visit 73
minimally invasive procedures 57
open surgery 84
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 84
vascular procedures 57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 27
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2022 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 43
cardiac procedures 208
doctor visit 86
minimally invasive procedures 61
open surgery 86
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 86
vascular procedures 61

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 117
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 28
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 22
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 40
Heart Failure 71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 41
Diabetes 47
Dementia 7
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO during 2023 were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery 46
cardiac procedures 242
doctor visit 195
minimally invasive procedures 75
open surgery 92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 92
vascular procedures 75

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 155
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 236
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 33
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 46
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 43
Heart Failure 70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 49
Dementia 9
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Columbia, MO were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

bypass surgery 36
cardiac procedures 142
catheterization 16
doctor visit 81
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15
minimally invasive procedures 38
open surgery 72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures 72
vascular procedures 38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 75
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 91
Native American / Alaskan Native 8
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 59
85 and over 21
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 47
Atrial Fibrillation 34
Cancer 16
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospital
University of Missouri Health Care
AHS OKLAHOMA HEART LLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $18,739 Da Vinci Surgical System
$18,739
ABIOMED $2,859 Impella
$2,859
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $2,709 CoreValve Evolut
$1,865 		Endurant
$502 		Aortic Stent Grafts
$267 		Hancock
$14 		3F
$11 		Other
$50
CryoLife, Inc. $1,784 On-X
$22 		PhotoFix
$20
$1,742
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation $894 Transcatheter Heart Valves
$247 		Minimal Incision Valve Surgery
$139 		Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve
$123 		FloTrac Sensor
$109 		EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system
$83 		Other
$193
Other $4,174 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
$561 		PleuraFlow
$300 		ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2)
$227 		Vascular
$223 		ECM Patch,Pouch
$171 		Other
$2,692
Types of Payments
Education $16,560
Food and Beverage $9,171
Travel and Lodging $4,970
Honoraria $450
Consulting Fee $9

Research Payments

Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $6,385.

Biography

Dr. Ajit Tharakan's specialties are general practice and cardiothoracic surgery. His clinical interests include heart failure and esophagus problems. Dr. Tharakan's professional affiliations include the University of Missouri Health Care and the University Hospital. After completing medical school at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, he performed his residency at the University of Missouri Health System.

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