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Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD

(Dr. Debbie Litman, M.D.)

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1978)

5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 915
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-4167

Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD is a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience.

Office Locations

5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 915
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-4167

(301) 215-4185

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

vertebral fracture assessment

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, DEXA with vertebral fracture assessment, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

In 2023, Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD performed more dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2012 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	1573
injections	81
musculoskeletal imaging	381
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	381
X-rays	381

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
doctor visit	1521
injections	81
musculoskeletal imaging	451
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	445
X-rays	451

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	54
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	1503
injections	80
musculoskeletal imaging	374
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	372
X-rays	374

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	501
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	102
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	53
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2015 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	1557
injections	43
musculoskeletal imaging	394
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	394
X-rays	394

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	974

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1012
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	412
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	51
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2016 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	1430
injections	48
musculoskeletal imaging	357
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	357
X-rays	357

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	92
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2017 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	1339
injections	20
musculoskeletal imaging	385
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	385
X-rays	385

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	241
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	58
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2018 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	1242
injections	30
musculoskeletal imaging	377
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	377
X-rays	377

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	64
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2019 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA), musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	1094
injections	25
musculoskeletal imaging	364
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	364
X-rays	364

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	69
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	12
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2020 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1192
musculoskeletal imaging	291
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	291
X-rays	291

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	71
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2021 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1042
musculoskeletal imaging	336
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	336
X-rays	336

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	73
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2022 were X-rays, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1100
musculoskeletal imaging	296
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	296
X-rays	296

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	75
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, vertebral fracture assessment (VFA) and aspiration.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	1326
injections	51
musculoskeletal imaging	364
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	363
X-rays	364

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	459
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	26

**Age**
75 to 84	207
85 and over	17
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	215

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD treated were osteoperosis, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	56
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	14
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1978. She has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1978)

Licensed In: Maryland

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chevy Chase, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$720 Humira $394	$326
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$353 ORENCIA $53	$300
Celgene Corporation	$352 Otezla $295	$57
Amgen Inc.	$271 EVENITY $121	Prolia $101	Enbrel $33	Repatha $16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$192 NON BRAND $175	COSENTYX $17
Other	$743 Tymlos $118	FORTEO $108	XELJANZ $93	Uloric $57	BENLYSTA $53	Other $315

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,126
Honoraria	$300
Consulting Fee	$175
Education	$31

Research Payments

Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $1,600.

Biography

Dr. Deborah Litman sees patients in Chevy Chase, MD. Her medical specialty is adult rheumatology. She attended medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deborah S. Litman, MD From 2012 - 2022

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