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Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1983)
Professional interests include: acute kidney injury (AKI), kidney infection, electrolyte disorders, and more.
6240 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852

Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD is a nephrologist in Olney, MD specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Holy Cross Health, MedStar Health and NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

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Office Locations

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
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Holy Cross Health

6240 Montrose Road
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 231-7111
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Some issues Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD can help you with:

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 Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis
hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD had a list price for hemodialysis, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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:

urinalysis

In 2023, Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD performed more urinalysis 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. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 21
dialysis 65
doctor visit 656
hospital care 524
inpatient care 524
lab tests 66
preventive care 15
vaccines 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 41
dialysis 49
doctor visit 753
hospital care 532
inpatient care 532
lab tests 91
preventive care 26
vaccines 12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 295
Female 255
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 347
Black 127
Hispanic 20
Asian 43
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 143
From 75 to 84 188
85 and over 122
Less than 65 97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 52
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 91
dialysis 80
doctor visit 823
hemofiltration 27
hospital care 524
inpatient care 524
lab tests 75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 362
Female 262
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 385
Black 141
Hispanic 30
Asian 55
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 171
From 75 to 84 205
85 and over 141
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 52
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 70
dialysis 59
doctor visit 849
hospital care 574
inpatient care 574
lab tests 92

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 746
Female 542
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 748
Black 298
Hispanic 56
Asian 130
Other 56
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 366
From 75 to 84 432
85 and over 294
Less than 65 196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 53
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 100
doctor visit 800
hemofiltration 42
hospital care 495
inpatient care 495
lab tests 65
preventive care 14
vaccines 14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 365
Female 244
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 349
Black 146
Hispanic 30
Asian 64
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 178
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 141
Less than 65 93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 55
Dementia 20
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 109
doctor visit 771
hemofiltration 50
hospital care 509
inpatient care 509
lab tests 82
preventive care 31
vaccines 31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 398
Female 255
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 354
Black 161
Hispanic 43
Asian 75
Other 20
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 219
85 and over 153
Less than 65 109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 55
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 99
doctor visit 768
hemofiltration 32
hospital care 477
inpatient care 477
lab tests 97
preventive care 27
vaccines 27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 348
Female 261
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 328
Black 158
Hispanic 35
Asian 69
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 175
From 75 to 84 195
85 and over 139
Less than 65 100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 57
Dementia 25
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 71
doctor visit 767
hospital care 425
inpatient care 425
lab tests 89
preventive care 26
vaccines 26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 360
Female 246
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 324
Black 142
Hispanic 43
Asian 76
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 214
85 and over 144
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 58
Dementia 24
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 33
doctor visit 547
hospital care 221
inpatient care 221
lab tests 19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 280
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 280
Black 105
Hispanic 31
Asian 46
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 172
85 and over 105
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 53
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 35
doctor visit 640
hospital care 159
inpatient care 159

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 270
Black 90
Hispanic 30
Asian 38
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 91
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 53
Dementia 18
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 17
doctor visit 656
hospital care 140
inpatient care 140
lab tests 56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 261
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 286
Black 76
Hispanic 21
Asian 36
Other 21
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 134
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 103
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 49
Dementia 12
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Olney, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

blood draw 55
dialysis 65
doctor visit 730
hemofiltration 37
hospital care 416
inpatient care 416
lab tests 73
preventive care 23
vaccines 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD.

Gender
Male 332
Female 240
Ethnicity
Black / African American 131
Asian / Pacific Islander 57
Non-Hispanic White 333
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 30
Other 18
Age
75 to 84 195
85 and over 130
Less than 65 84
65 to 74 162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 17
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1983. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1983)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Alan Perlmutter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Holy Cross Health
MedStar Health
NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $629 Parsabiv
$122 		Sensipar
$94 		Tavneos
$76
$336
Baxter Healthcare $215 Baxter
$124 		Renal - PD
$92
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $157 SAMSCA
$101 		JYNARQUE
$57
Questcor Pharmaceuticals $152 ACTHAR
$152
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $144 Makena
$54 		Feraheme
$36
$55
Other $1,119 RENVELA
$119 		Auryxia
$111 		VELTASSA
$89 		NephroCheck Test
$84 		EchoSure
$64 		Other
$653
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,801
Travel and Lodging $336
Education $280

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Perlmutter is an adult nephrology specialist in Rockville, MD and Olney, MD. Dr. Perlmutter's clinical interests include renal artery stenosis, renal artery thrombosis, and lupus nephritis. After completing medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, he performed his residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Health and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. His practice in Rockville, MD is open to new patients as reported by Holy Cross Health.

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