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Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD

(Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, M.D)

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Punjab Medical College (2001)

Professional interests include: venous thrombosis, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), nephrotic syndrome, and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD is a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Punjab Medical College in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

University of Maryland Medical System

6830 Hospital Drive Suite 204
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 559-5063

(443) 559-5078

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MedStar Health

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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Some issues Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Nutrition Counseling

Food is one of the most basic resources the human body uses for growth and energy, tied intricately to well-being. Not only can diet affect health, but certain conditions can affect how the body processes food. Nutrition is the study of this complex interaction, and when patients seek the advice of an expert to help them manage food in their life, it is called nutrition counseling.

At the most basic level, nutrition counseling can be simply a talk with a family physician. Doctors receive training in nutrition as part of their education, and they are generally qualified to make recommendations about diet for their patients. Some doctors take a professional interest in nutrition and become experts by taking extra classes or studying nutrition in their practice. In general, however, complex nutrition guidance will be referred to a nutrition specialist, generally a dietitian.

Registered dietitians are nutrition experts that have passed specific higher education, accreditation, and internship requirements. They may work in hospitals, nursing facilities, or private practices to provide nutrition therapy and advise patients about their health and diet. Like dietitians, nutritionists also work to counsel patients about food and health. Some nutritionists have degrees in nutrition or food science, but the title 'nutritionist' is not protected by law. In the United States, anyone is allowed to call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of their education level.

Nutrition counseling can be useful for anyone who is looking to get to a healthy weight, manage a chronic illness through diet, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle. Some examples of issues that benefit from nutrition counseling include:

Obesity
Eating disorders
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Food allergies
Kidney disease
Digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome
Cancer
Pregnancy or lactation
Participation in competitive sports

During a nutrition counseling appointment, the provider -- doctor, nutritionist, or dietitian -- typically will look over a the patient's medical history and talk to them about their current diet, their goals, what kinds of food they like, and any problems that they are currently struggling with in their health or diet. Then the specialist will help the patient set food goals and create a customized plan to help them meet their nutritional needs. Nutrition specialists may also offer classes, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and more. Their role is not to lecture the patient about what one should be eating, but to offer education and resources to make eating healthy foods easier.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

dialysis

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD performed more dialysis, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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 Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	666
inpatient care	573
outpatient care	93

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	347
inpatient care	320
outpatient care	27

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	48
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	27
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	162
doctor visit	25
hospital care	493
inpatient care	493

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	72
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	65
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	257
doctor visit	229
hospital care	1310
inpatient care	1310

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	129
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	105
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	63
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	210
doctor visit	225
hospital care	1237
inpatient care	1237

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	90
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	62
Dementia	32
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	181
doctor visit	280
hospital care	1193
inpatient care	1193

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	80
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	64
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	172
doctor visit	365
hospital care	1055
inpatient care	1055

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	160
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	87
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	62
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	191
doctor visit	357
hemofiltration	32
hospital care	1074
inpatient care	1074

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	185
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	87
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	62
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	155
doctor visit	364
hospital care	1072
inpatient care	1072

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	184
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	84
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	63
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	253
doctor visit	382
hemofiltration	30
hospital care	1168
inpatient care	1168

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	189
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	99
Less than 65	109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	63
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated as a nephrologist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

dialysis	197
doctor visit	278
hemofiltration	31
hospital care	961
inpatient care	949
outpatient care	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD.

**Gender**
Female	211
Male	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	113
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	318
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	75
75 to 84	150
Less than 65	85
65 to 74	157

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD graduated from Punjab Medical College in 2001. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Punjab Medical College (2001)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2015)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Irfan Shukrullah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital

University of Maryland Medical System

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Relypsa, Inc.	$111 VELTASSA $111
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.	$76 LUPKYNIS $76
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$58 LOKELMA $58
Mallinckrodt LLC	$57 ACTHAR $57
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$55 JYNARQUE $55
Other	$174 ONPATTRO $32	ACTHAR $31	Sensipar $30	Velphoro $29	FABRAZYME $25	Other $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$447
Education	$84

Biography

Dr. Irfan Shukrullah is a specialist in adult nephrology in Baltimore, MD. Clinical interests for Dr. Shukrullah include laser lithotripsy, renal artery thrombosis, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Dr. Shukrullah attended medical school at Punjab Medical College. For his professional training, Dr. Shukrullah completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Shukrullah (or staff) speaks Urdu. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital.