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Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD

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(Dr. Amit Kansara, MD)

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

B.J. Medical College, Pune (2002)

Professional interests include: stroke, carotid stenosis, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

9135 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 461
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 216-1150

Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD is a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Medical Group - Oregon.

Office Locations

5050 Northeast Hoyt Street Suite 315
Portland, OR 97213

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9135 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 461
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 216-1150

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Some issues Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	262
inpatient care	262

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	53
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	39
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	88
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	36
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	32
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	24
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	22
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Portland, OR were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

doctor visit	24
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD.

**Gender**
Female	87
Male	78

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	143
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	29
75 to 84	53
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	12
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune in 2002. He completed residency at Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Vascular Neurology and has a state license in Montana.

Medical School: B.J. Medical College, Pune (2002)

Residency: Civil Hospital Ahmedabad (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: Montana

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Tricare West, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Tricare Select, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Tricare West

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Tricare Select

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very patient, open, honest and she provided feedback about an alternative therapy that I found super helpful. Thank you!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$91 Supera peripheral stent system $91
Janssen Research & Development, LLC	$83 $83
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$14 NON-PRODUCT $14
Sanara MedTech Inc.	$13 CellerateRx $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$187
Education	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Amit C. Kansara, MD has received 22 research payments totaling $90,988.

Biography

Dr. Amit Kansara is a specialist in vascular neurology. These areas are among Dr. Kansara's clinical interests: brain hemorrhage, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and aphasia. His professional affiliations include Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. He seems to honor Regence, Blue California, United Healthcare POS, and more. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Portland, OR. After completing medical school at B.J. Medical College, Pune, Dr. Kansara performed his residency at DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital.