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Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD

(Dr. Emily Fridenmaker, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, General Internal Medicine and Adult Critical Care

West Virginia University School of Medicine (2016)

Professional interests include: lung issues, shortness of breath (dyspnea), asthma, and more.

3100 Maccorkle Avenue Se Suite 205
Charleston, WV 25304

(304) 388-2303

Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD is a pulmonologist in Charleston, WV specializing in adult pulmonology, general internal medicine and adult critical care. She graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD is affiliated with CAMC Health System and CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

CAMC Health System

3100 Maccorkle Avenue Se Suite 205
Charleston, WV 25304

(304) 388-2303

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Some issues Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2013, Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD had a list price for lung volume test, pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Charleston, WV during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	43
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Charleston, WV during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	196
inpatient care	196
pulmonary testing	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	99

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	24
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	64
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2022 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Charleston, WV were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	37
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
pulmonary testing	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2022 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD From 2022 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	41
Cancer	22
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at CAMC Internal Medicine Residency Internal Medicine. She has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine (2016)

Residency: CAMC Internal Medicine Residency Internal Medicine

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily Renee Fridenmaker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CAMC Health System

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$194 NA $194

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$144
Food and Beverage	$50

Biography

Dr. Emily Fridenmaker's medical specialty is adult critical care, general internal medicine, and adult pulmonology. Dr. Fridenmaker's areas of expertise include the following: lung cancer, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and infections. She is affiliated with CAMC Health System. She studied medicine at West Virginia University School of Medicine.