Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD is a medical oncologist in Langhorne, PA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Kakatiya Medical College. Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH.
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
Thrombocytosis (High Platelet Count)
Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:
If a doctor suspects a patient has thrombocytosis, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytosis can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.
Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin to thin the blood. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.
Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with thrombocytosis are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with thrombocytosis live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.
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In 2023, Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.
In 2013, Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD performed more intravenous (IV) infusion, and therapeutic phlebotomy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
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| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Langhorne, PA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD for Medicare patients.
| biological response modifier (BRM) therapy | 170 |
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| blood draw | 41 |
| chemotherapy | 170 |
| doctor visit | 783 |
| hospital care | 215 |
| inpatient care | 215 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 343 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
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| 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. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Langhorne, PA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD for Medicare patients.
| biological response modifier (BRM) therapy | 231 |
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| blood draw | 48 |
| chemotherapy | 231 |
| doctor visit | 1132 |
| hospital care | 306 |
| inpatient care | 306 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 465 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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| Female |
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| Other | |
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.
| 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. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Langhorne, PA were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.
| biological response modifier (BRM) therapy | 200 |
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| blood draw | 44 |
| chemotherapy | 200 |
| doctor visit | 957 |
| hospital care | 260 |
| inpatient care | 260 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 404 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD graduated from Kakatiya Medical College. She completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board certifications: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College
Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board certifications: Internal Medicine (2015)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Plan (GHP), First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, First Health, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Platinum HMO POS, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Workers Comp, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Prime, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex Plus PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Keystone HMO, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Devoted Health Core Pennsylvania (HMO), Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Giveback, Qualcare POS, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Complete, Oscar Health Plan of Pennsylvania HMO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice EPO, Qualcare Workers Comp, Provider Partners Health Plan Community Plan HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan Community HealthChoices, Keystone Health Plan East Keystone65 (Essential, Basic, Select, Liberty) HMO, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, UPMC Health Plan - UPMC for You (PA HealthChoices), Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Devoted Health Choice Plus Pennsylvania (PPO), Keystone Health Plan East POS, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, Devoted Health Choice Pennsylvania (PPO), PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Keystone Autism Services, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Special, Aetna Flexible Five, Devoted Health Giveback Pennsylvania (HMO), Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners (PA HealthChoices; includes CHIP), Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Dual Pearl SNP, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Proactive HMO, Medicare - Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice 65 (Prime, Saver, Elite) PPO, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Behavioral Health, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Devoted Health Dual Plus Pennsylvania (HMO D-SNP), Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Flex, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) PPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Provider Partners Health Plan Advantage Plan HMO SNP, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) Personal Choice PPO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) POS, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO, Aetna PPO APCN, Devoted Health Choice Giveback Pennsylvania (PPO), Global Medical Management, Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners Silver and Keystone Health Plan East HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 1510 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Langhorne, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$189
EMPLICITI $119 |
OPDIVO $46 |
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$108
JAKAFI $9 |
$99 |
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$91
ADCETRIS $91 |
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$48
KEYTRUDA $18 |
Lenvima $16 |
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$33
Injectafer $33 |
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$134
ZYTIGA $32 |
NINLARO $31 |
SOLIRIS $20 |
IBRANCE $20 |
ZEJULA $19 |
Other $13 |
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Dr. Sparsha Kukunoor is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist in Langhorne, PA. Dr. Kukunoor (or staff) speaks Spanish and Hindi. She is especially interested in cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Kukunoor is affiliated with Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic. She studied medicine at Kakatiya Medical College. Dr. Kukunoor's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut.