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Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Professional interests include: chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), polycystic kidney disease, and more.
1136 Thorn Run Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108

Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD is a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA specializing in adult nephrology. Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

1136 Thorn Run Road
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 865-0102
(412) 865-0015
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320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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500 Blazier Drive
Wexford, PA 15090
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Some issues Dr. Luis M. Ortega, 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. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lab tests
urinalysis
urine tests

In 2012, Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 27
hospital care 520
inpatient care 520

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 53
hospital care 492
inpatient care 492

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 141
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 22
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 64
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 57
hospital care 457
inpatient care 457
lab tests 34

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 139
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 17
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 67
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 61
Dementia 15
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 95
hospital care 392
inpatient care 392
lab tests 62

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 244
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 298
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 34
Less than 65 158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 58
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 15
doctor visit 106
hospital care 372
inpatient care 372
lab tests 60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 12
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 59
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 74
doctor visit 89
hemofiltration 49
hospital care 357
inpatient care 357
lab tests 88

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 14
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 61
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 38
doctor visit 80
hospital care 507
inpatient care 507
lab tests 57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 174
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 12
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 62
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 80
doctor visit 95
hemofiltration 52
hospital care 436
inpatient care 436
lab tests 50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 60
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 54
doctor visit 120
hemofiltration 31
hospital care 382
inpatient care 382
lab tests 32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 132
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 17
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 63
Dementia 23
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 51
doctor visit 190
hemofiltration 30
hospital care 269
inpatient care 269
lab tests 22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 176
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 57
Dementia 23
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 50
doctor visit 166
hemofiltration 32
hospital care 321
inpatient care 321
lab tests 27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 134
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 16
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 34
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 54
Dementia 13
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD treated as a nephrologist in Coraopolis, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis 51
doctor visit 98
hemofiltration 38
hospital care 409
inpatient care 409
lab tests 48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 88
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 163
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 40
85 and over 13
Less than 65 64
65 to 74 86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 54
Atrial Fibrillation 24
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Franklin Square Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Franklin Square Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Astute Medical, Inc. $1,794 NephroCheck Test
$1,794
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC $157 ACTHAR
$157
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $70 SilverHawk
$70
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $53 Nuedexta
$20 		REXULTI
$19 		ABILIFY MAINTENA
$14
Relypsa, Inc. $34 VELTASSA
$34
Other $78 LUPKYNIS
$20 		VELTASSA
$15 		Renal - Prismaflex System
$14 		FARXIGA
$13
$17
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,500
Food and Beverage $482
Entertainment $112
Education $60
Travel and Lodging $34

Research Payments

Dr. Luis M. Ortega, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $500.

Biography

Dr. Luis Ortega works as an adult nephrology. His residency was performed at Franklin Square Hospital Center. His areas of expertise include polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, and hemolytic uremic syndrome. In addition to English, Dr. Ortega speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

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