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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

(573) 882-4141

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 and University of Missouri Health Care.

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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in COLUMBIA, MO during 2012 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	22
cardiac procedures	88
doctor visit	12
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
open surgery	44
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	44

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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 bypass surgery.

bypass surgery	34
cardiac procedures	128
catheterization	16
doctor visit	65
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	33
open surgery	68
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	68
vascular procedures	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	5
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	48
85 and over	17
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ajit Kurien Tharakan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	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

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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 medical specialty is general practice and cardiothoracic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: heart failure and esophagus problems. He is affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care and the University Hospital. Dr. Tharakan attended Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute for medical school and subsequently trained at the University of Missouri Health System for residency.