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Rup K. Sainju, MBBS

(Rup Kamal Sainju, M.B.B.S)

(250 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

Professional interests include: epilepsy, evoked potential test, seizures, and more.

701 W Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317

(319) 356-2952

Rup K. Sainju, MBBS is a neurologist in Iowa City, IA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. Rup K. Sainju, MBBS is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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500 E Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 339-3551

(319) 887-2847

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701 W Forevergreen Road
North Liberty, IA 52317

(319) 356-2952

(319) 356-3949

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Some issues Rup K. Sainju, MBBS can help you with:

Evoked Potential Test

Evoked potential tests measure the brain's response to different stimuli, namely sight, sound, or sensation. The tests are commonly done to diagnose conditions like multiple sclerosis, migraines, and tumors, such as those in the brainstem or the ear canal. At the beginning of the test, a computer will be connected to the body using wires with patches and sensors, called electrodes. In addition to measuring and recording the body's electrical responses, this machine also shows the location of any nerve damage. There are four types of evoked potential tests:

Visual evoked potential, which tests how the brain reacts to visual stimuli. During the test, electrodes will be applied on the scalp and patients are shown a flashing checkerboard pattern. The electrical signals the patients' brain produces in response to the pattern will be recorded. This test is able to identify issues in the optic nerve and is a helpful tool in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, as optic nerve damage is an early sign of that disease.
Auditory evoked potential, which measures how the brain responds to sound. In this test, the electrodes will be applied on the earlobes and on the scalp. Different sounds, such as clicks and tones, will be played through headphones, and responses to those sounds will be recorded. Aside from hearing loss in children, this test also diagnoses acoustic neuromas, which are noncancerous tumors in the ear canal that affect hearing and balance.
Somatosensory evoked potential, which tests how well the brain communicates with the spinal cord and the rest of the body. Faint electrical signals will be sent through electrodes that are applied on the wrist or the back of the knee. Electrodes on the scalp will measure how long it takes for the brain to receive the signals. This evoked potential test is often used to diagnose multiple sclerosis. In addition, since it can identify spinal cord issues, it may also be given to individuals who experience numbness following a spinal injury.
Motor evoked potential, which measures how the motor pathways function. These pathways deliver signals from the brain and spinal cord to the motor neurons, which are specialized cells directly responsible for controlling muscles. The test uses a device to send magnetic or electrical pulses to any part of the body. Patient response will show if motor neurons can adequately receive signals from the brain and spinal cord. Because this test detects communication issues in the motor pathways, it is used to diagnose multiple sclerosis, as well as to evaluate stroke recovery.

Each test takes between 30 to 60 minutes to complete, and can be done at the doctor's office. Application and removal of the electrodes do not hurt, but since they are placed on the scalp, patients should wash their hair with shampoo and avoid using conditioner or other hair products prior to the test.

In The News

"Brain regions identified that may play a role in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy", University of Iowa Health Care

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

evoked potential test

motor evoked potential test

somatosensory evoked potential test

In 2023, Rup K. Sainju, MBBS had a list price for evoked potential test, motor evoked potential test, and somatosensory evoked potential test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
electroencephalography (EEG)	135
evoked potential test	12
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	30
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55
electroencephalography (EEG)	225
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	17
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
electroencephalography (EEG)	208

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51
electroencephalography (EEG)	299
evoked potential test	15
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	19
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potential test, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
electroencephalography (EEG)	286
evoked potential test	69
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	21
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2020 were evoked potential test, electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
electroencephalography (EEG)	28
evoked potential test	47
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potential test, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
evoked potential test	37
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	18
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were evoked potential test, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	44
electroencephalography (EEG)	39
evoked potential test	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	26
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA during 2023 were electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
evoked potential test	35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	12
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and stroke.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated as a neurologist in Iowa City, IA were electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potential test, hospital care and inpatient care.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	47
electroencephalography (EEG)	144
evoked potential test	37
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS.

**Gender**
Female	125
Male	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	233
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	56
Less than 65	90
65 to 74	90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Rup K. Sainju, MBBS From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Rup K. Sainju, MBBS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	23

Education & Training

He is certified by the Basic Life Support (BLS) and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Board Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Rup K. Sainju, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Rup K. Sainju, MBBS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 250 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Rup K. Sainju, MBBS from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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Biography

Dr. Rup Sainju is a neurophysiology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. He is rated highly by his patients. His clinical interests include evoked potential test, seizures, and epilepsy. Dr. Sainju is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.