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Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999)
Professional interests include: acute kidney injury (AKI), cardiorenal syndrome, creatinine clearance test, and more.
2401 Research Boulevard Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850

Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD is a nephrologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult nephrology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD is affiliated with Holy Cross Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

Holy Cross Health

106 Irving Street Nw Suite 208
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 722-6040
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110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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Holy Cross Health

2401 Research Boulevard Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850
(410) 707-0102
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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, 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.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD performed more centrally inserted non-tunneled central line placement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 15
hospital care 87
inpatient care 87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 21
hospital care 188
inpatient care 188

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 144
Female 185
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 146
Black 134
Hispanic 21
Asian 17
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 81
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 62
Dementia 42
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 21
hospital care 182
inpatient care 182

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 192
Female 198
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 152
Black 187
Hispanic 0
Asian 26
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 133
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 91
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 57
Dementia 37
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 17
hospital care 158
inpatient care 158

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 374
Female 408
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 308
Hispanic 54
Asian 56
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 252
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 192
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 58
Dementia 35
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 22
hospital care 238
inpatient care 238

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 213
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 180
Hispanic 27
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 102
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 59
Dementia 44
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
catheterization 23
hospital care 208
inpatient care 208
resuscitation 13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 192
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 187
Hispanic 26
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 122
85 and over 100
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 59
Dementia 47
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 25
hospital care 336
inpatient care 336

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 190
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 171
Hispanic 0
Asian 37
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 101
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 57
Dementia 38
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 55
hospital care 235
inpatient care 235

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 140
Female 154
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 100
Black 138
Hispanic 0
Asian 27
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 87
85 and over 70
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 57
Dementia 44
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 13
doctor visit 42
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 121
Hispanic 33
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 43
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 65
Dementia 31
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 20
doctor visit 56
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 141
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 143
Hispanic 32
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 48
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 66
Dementia 39
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 15
doctor visit 43
hospital care 148
inpatient care 148

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 85
Black 144
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 58
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 41
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 68
Dementia 34
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
doctor visit 72
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 67
Black 120
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 37
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 34
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 36
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 59
Dementia 31
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated as a nephrologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and catheterization.

blood draw 21
catheterization 18
doctor visit 53
hospital care 170
inpatient care 170
resuscitation 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD.

Gender
Female 176
Male 160
Ethnicity
Black / African American 152
Asian / Pacific Islander 18
Non-Hispanic White 125
Hispanic 19
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 2
Age
85 and over 76
75 to 84 102
Less than 65 47
65 to 74 109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 55
Atrial Fibrillation 25
Dementia 35
Cancer 15

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (2002)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Aaron Komisarof, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Health
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. $33 Velphoro
$33
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $29 ZERBAXA
$29
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. $23 Auryxia
$23
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC $22 Auryxia
$22
Covidien Sales LLC $16 Vent - Acute
$16
Other $14 RENVELA
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $136

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Komisarof works as an adult nephrology. Clinical interests for Dr. Komisarof include renal artery stenosis, intensive care, and lupus nephritis. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Health and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He attended medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. His training includes residency programs at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Komisarof has a closed panel according to Holy Cross Health.

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