Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2012 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 69 |
|---|
Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD is a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD is affiliated with NORTHEAST GEORGIA PHYSICIANS GROUP INC and GEORGIALINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 69 |
|---|
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 468 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 62 |
| inpatient care | 62 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 114 |
|---|---|
| Female | 178 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 142 |
|---|---|
| Black | 126 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 101 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 69 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
| Less than 65 | 88 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 60 |
| Stroke | 27 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 26 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 16 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 22 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 424 |
|---|---|
| hospital care | 19 |
| inpatient care | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 87 |
|---|---|
| Female | 170 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 118 |
|---|---|
| Black | 118 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 91 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 60 |
| 85 and over | 18 |
| Less than 65 | 88 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 29 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 0 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 40 |
| Dementia | 25 |
| Cancer | 10 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 407 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 188 |
|---|---|
| Female | 360 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 268 |
|---|---|
| Black | 242 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 218 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 112 |
| 85 and over | 52 |
| Less than 65 | 166 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 58 |
| Stroke | 25 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 30 |
| Asthma | 14 |
| Osteoperosis | 5 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 10 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 21 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2016 were blood draw, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 100 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 542 |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 38 |
| hospital care | 20 |
| inpatient care | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 142 |
|---|---|
| Female | 199 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 326 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 128 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 113 |
| 85 and over | 28 |
| Less than 65 | 72 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 23 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 33 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 39 |
| Asthma | 24 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 22 |
| Diabetes | 34 |
| Dementia | 27 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and electroencephalography (EEG).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 69 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 578 |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 61 |
| hospital care | 94 |
| inpatient care | 94 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 208 |
|---|---|
| Female | 266 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 445 |
|---|---|
| Black | 13 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 175 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 154 |
| 85 and over | 41 |
| Less than 65 | 104 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 24 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 38 |
| Depression | 34 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 43 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 14 |
| Heart Failure | 24 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 21 |
| Diabetes | 39 |
| Dementia | 28 |
| Cancer | 10 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 444 |
|---|---|
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 37 |
| hospital care | 77 |
| inpatient care | 77 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 146 |
|---|---|
| Female | 234 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 350 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 153 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 108 |
| 85 and over | 44 |
| Less than 65 | 75 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 63 |
| Stroke | 24 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 37 |
| Depression | 34 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 42 |
| Asthma | 7 |
| Osteoperosis | 7 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 21 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 28 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2019 were blood draw and electroencephalography (EEG).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 52 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 522 |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 141 |
|---|---|
| Female | 192 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 307 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 122 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 113 |
| 85 and over | 35 |
| Less than 65 | 63 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 74 |
| Stroke | 16 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 35 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 41 |
| Asthma | 8 |
| Osteoperosis | 8 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 13 |
| Heart Failure | 20 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 33 |
| Dementia | 26 |
| Cancer | 12 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2020 were blood draw and electroencephalography (EEG).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 65 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 470 |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 122 |
|---|---|
| Female | 180 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 276 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 116 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 94 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
| Less than 65 | 58 |
| Hypertension | 71 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 65 |
| Stroke | 9 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 36 |
| Depression | 38 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 39 |
| Asthma | 9 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 11 |
| Heart Failure | 19 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 13 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 25 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2021 were blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 31 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 542 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 114 |
|---|---|
| Female | 173 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 263 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 107 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 84 |
| 85 and over | 45 |
| Less than 65 | 51 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 68 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 34 |
| Depression | 38 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 37 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoperosis | 10 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 17 |
| Heart Failure | 22 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 14 |
| Diabetes | 32 |
| Dementia | 23 |
| Cancer | 9 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 55 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 508 |
| injections | 34 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 68 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 124 |
|---|---|
| Female | 175 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 275 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 116 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 106 |
| 85 and over | 40 |
| Less than 65 | 37 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 16 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 27 |
| Depression | 37 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 27 |
| Asthma | 12 |
| Osteoperosis | 16 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 16 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 16 |
| Cancer | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw and injections.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 46 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 544 |
| injections | 44 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 88 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 135 |
|---|---|
| Female | 174 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 278 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 104 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 137 |
| 85 and over | 35 |
| Less than 65 | 33 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 13 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 30 |
| Depression | 35 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 28 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 17 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 19 |
| Heart Failure | 16 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 29 |
| Dementia | 19 |
| Cancer | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, injections and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 49 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 630 |
| injections | 54 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 108 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Male | 149 |
|---|---|
| Female | 185 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 301 |
|---|---|
| Black | 0 |
| Hispanic | 11 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Other | 11 |
| Native American | 0 |
| From 65 to 74 | 122 |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | 144 |
| 85 and over | 39 |
| Less than 65 | 29 |
| Hypertension | 75 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 75 |
| Stroke | 14 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 33 |
| Depression | 39 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 29 |
| Asthma | 13 |
| Osteoperosis | 18 |
| Atrial Fibrilation | 20 |
| Heart Failure | 17 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 17 |
| Diabetes | 30 |
| Dementia | 22 |
| Cancer | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated as a neurologist in GAINESVILLE, GA were minimally invasive procedures, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.
| blood draw | 58 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 472 |
| electroencephalography (EEG) | 32 |
| hospital care | 54 |
| injections | 44 |
| inpatient care | 54 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 88 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD.
| Female | 191 |
|---|---|
| Male | 128 |
| Black / African American | 38 |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Non-Hispanic White | 257 |
| Hispanic | 2 |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
| 85 and over | 34 |
|---|---|
| 75 to 84 | 99 |
| Less than 65 | 66 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | 68 |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | 61 |
| Stroke | 17 |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | 31 |
| Depression | 33 |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 31 |
| Asthma | 10 |
| Osteoporosis | 8 |
| Heart Failure | 18 |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 15 |
| Diabetes | 31 |
| Atrial Fibrillation | 12 |
| Dementia | 21 |
| Cancer | 10 |
Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Georgia.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine
Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Georgia
Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in GAINESVILLE, GA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Suvarchala Somayajula, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
| AbbVie Inc. |
$1,478
QULIPTA $693 |
BOTOX $443 |
UBRELVY $308 |
VYALEV $33 |
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| UCB, Inc. |
$593
Briviact $358 |
Nayzilam $120 |
Vimpat $98 |
Neupro $18 |
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| Allergan Inc. |
$485
BOTOX $416 |
NAMENDA XR $38 |
NAMZARIC $16 |
$14 |
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| Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$284
ONZETRA Xsail $218 |
Nuedexta $66 |
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| Pfizer Inc. |
$222
NURTEC ODT $102 |
ZAVZPRET $89 |
LYRICA $31 |
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| Other |
$2,620
VALTOCO $205 |
SOLIRIS $174 |
Aimovig $116 |
NUPLAZID $112 |
RYTARY $89 |
Other $1,924 |
| Food and Beverage | $5,511 |
|---|---|
| Education | $147 |
| Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $24 |
Dr Suvarchala Somayajula is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and advanced neurological care. She earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed residency training at the University of North Carolina, and fellowship training in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation at the University of Minnesota. Dr Somayajula treats Parkinson�s disease, tremors, dystonia, migraines, and other neurological conditions. She is dedicated to helping patients improve their quality of life through compassionate, evidence-based care.