Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. for Medicare patients.
13 |
Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. is an allergist and immunologist in Bethesda, MD specializing in allergy & immunology.
4915 Auburn Avenue Suite 202
Bethesda, MD 20814
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 13 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 13 |
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He has a state license in Maryland.
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. has a high overall rating with an average of 4.31 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethesda, MD.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D.. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals |
$37,899
Fluticasone Salmeterol $37,899 |
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AstraZeneca AB |
$10,745
$10,745 |
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Mylan Inc. |
$5,596
Wixela Inhub $5,596 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$3,791
NUCALA $2,600 |
ADVAIR $845 |
ARNUITY ELLIPTA $100 |
BREO $100 |
ARNUITY $16 |
Other $130 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$3,505
QVAR $1,201 |
PROAIR $119 |
QNASL $113 |
$2,071 |
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Other |
$871
SYMBICORT $225 |
FASENRA $214 |
GRASTEK $122 |
RAGWITEK $109 |
DUPIXENT $102 |
Other $100 |
Honoraria | $38,039 |
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Consulting Fee | $14,280 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $4,388 |
Travel and Lodging | $3,414 |
Food and Beverage | $2,272 |
Other | $14 |
Dr. Gordon David Raphael, M.D. has received 711 research payments totaling $3,691,004.
Dr. Gordon Raphael works as an allergy & immunology. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Raphael has a special interest in asthma and allergies.