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Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD

(Dr. Santhosh Ambika, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of Kerala

5423 Reno Corporate Drive
Reno, NV 89511

(775) 329-0873

Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD is an oncologist in Reno, NV specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from University of Kerala. Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD is affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.

Office Locations

5423 Reno Corporate Drive
Reno, NV 89511

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood count tests

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

carcinoembryonic antigen test

complete blood count

iron tests

lactate dehydrogenase test

liver function tests

magnesium test

phlebotomy for lab tests

reticulocyte count

thyroid blood test

thyroid function tests

In 2023, Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD had a list price for blood count tests, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, complete blood count (CBC), iron tests, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, liver function tests (LFTs), magnesium test, phlebotomy for lab tests, reticulocyte count (immature red blood cell count), thyroid blood test, thyroid function tests, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, urinalysis, venipuncture (phlebotomy), and vitamin B12 test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. 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 10%

By Affordability:

antigen tests

metabolic panel

In 2023, Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD had a list price for antigen tests, and metabolic panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Nevada. 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:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

port flush

By Affordability:

blood tests

intravenous infusion therapy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nevada, Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, and port flush procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, lab tests, port flush, and urine tests 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1135
hospital care	227
inpatient care	227

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1098
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	63
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1093
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	64
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, bone marrow tests and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
bone marrow tests	24
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1090
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	146
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	30
chemotherapy	30
doctor visit	665
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	86
minimally invasive procedures	30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	61
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2017 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	267
doctor visit	974
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
lab tests	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	29
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	260
doctor visit	1121
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	16
Hispanic	41
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	34
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2019 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	113
blood draw	150
chemotherapy	113
doctor visit	1356
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259
lab tests	454
minimally invasive procedures	131
port flush	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	613
Black	19
Hispanic	41
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	46
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2020 were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	332
blood draw	345
chemotherapy	332
doctor visit	1742
hormone therapy	66
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
lab tests	897
minimally invasive procedures	371
port flush	116

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	13
Hispanic	31
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	49
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	364
blood draw	649
chemotherapy	364
doctor visit	1931
hormone therapy	42
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	1345
minimally invasive procedures	450
port flush	96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	384
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	16
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	53
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	285
blood draw	658
chemotherapy	285
doctor visit	1628
hormone therapy	16
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
lab tests	1442
minimally invasive procedures	354
port flush	95
thyroid function tests	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	11
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	264
85 and over	57
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated as an oncologist in Reno, NV were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	224
blood draw	388
bone marrow tests	24
chemotherapy	224
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1257
hormone therapy	41
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
lab tests	709
minimally invasive procedures	267
thyroid function tests	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD.

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	490
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	189
85 and over	54
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	38

Education & Training

Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD graduated from University of Kerala. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: University of Kerala

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Mary's Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$18,562 Venclexta $18,541	$21
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$14,736 Enhertu $13,986	$750
Kite Pharma, Inc.	$6,804 Yescarta $6,712	$93
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$4,618 IMFINZI $3,625	CALQUENCE $802	Enhertu $61	LYNPARZA $58	TAGRISSO $23	Other $49
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC	$3,969 TIBSOVO $1,705	ASPARLAS $24	$2,240
Other	$20,439 Cabometyx $3,791	FOTIVDA $1,076	Vitrakvi $852	BRUKINSA $736	JEVTANA $385	Other $13,599

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$39,056
Food and Beverage	$9,935
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$9,150
Travel and Lodging	$8,692
Honoraria	$1,800
Other	$495

Research Payments

Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $2,510.

Biography

Dr. Santhosh Ambika is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and hematopathology specialist. He is a graduate of the University of Kerala. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Ambika is affiliated with Saint Mary's Health Network.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Santhosh Gopinathan Nair Ambika, MD From 2012 - 2022

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