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Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Santo Domingo Institute of Technology

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 955-5161

Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD is a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Santo Domingo Institute of Technology. Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP) and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

834 Walnut Street Suite 650
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Some issues Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	216
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
pulmonary testing	152

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	38
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

doctor visit	561
hospital care	527
inpatient care	527
pulmonary testing	200

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	35
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	86
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

doctor visit	574
hospital care	391
inpatient care	391
pulmonary testing	138

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	450
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351
pulmonary testing	163

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	12
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	15
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	8
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	3
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD graduated from Santo Domingo Institute of Technology. She completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She is certified by the Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Santo Domingo Institute of Technology

Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, 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. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-04-06

Very thoughful and relatable and knowledgeable

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Damaris Elixandra Pena Evertz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$7,769 DUPIXENT $3,763	$4,006
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$321 FASENRA $153	BREZTRI $117	SYMBICORT $24	BREZTRI AEROSPHERE $12	$16
GENZYME CORPORATION	$300 DUPIXENT $300
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$241 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $192	NUCALA $49
United Therapeutics Corporation	$240 REMODULIN $146	ORENITRAM $20	TYVASO $20	$54
Other	$541 OPSUMIT $204	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $60	TEZSPIRE $45	Yupelri $44	OFEV $35	Other $153

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,006
Food and Beverage	$2,502
Consulting Fee	$1,602
Travel and Lodging	$1,297
Education	$6

Biography

Dr. Damaris Pena is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist. She is professionally affiliated with Jefferson University Physicians (JUP).