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Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA is in Washington, DC specializing in emergency medicine. Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650

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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 444-2000

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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

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7300 Van Dusen Road
Laurel, MD 20707

(301) 725-4300

(610) 834-2862

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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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Some issues Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA can help you with:

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
Leukemia
Liver disease
Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

emergency care

emergency room care

In 2012, Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia. 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 Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	148

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2013 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	56

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2014 were lab tests, emergency care, blood draw and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	131
emergency care	39
lab tests	67
thoracic (chest) imaging	19
X-rays	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	117

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	384
lab tests	233
thoracic (chest) imaging	57
X-rays	57

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	520

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	374
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	52
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	75
breathing treatment	17
doctor visit	260
lab tests	222
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
X-rays	48

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	115
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	185

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	115

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	212

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	126

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	19
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	15
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	244

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	226

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	138

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	99

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated as in Washington, DC were lab tests, emergency care, blood draw and X-rays.

blood draw	62
doctor visit	258
emergency care	149
lab tests	174
thoracic (chest) imaging	41
X-rays	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	123
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	14
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	7
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Maryland.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Amy Elaine Reisman, MPAS, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

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Biography

Ms. Amy Reisman practices emergency medicine. Areas of expertise for Ms. Reisman include forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.