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Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD

(Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD)
Specializes in: Physician and Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (1999)
Professional interests include: vasculitis, lung issues, research, and more.
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD is a physician provider in Denver, CO specializing in physician and rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). She graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD is affiliated with National Jewish Health and Main Campus.

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Office Locations

1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
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1375 E 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
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Some issues Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 189

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 233

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 38
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2013

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 331

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2014

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 429

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 330
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 362
Black 0
Hispanic 64
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2015

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 19
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 409

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 207
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 219
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2016

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 32
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 399

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 66
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 13
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2017

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 20
Dementia 4
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 371

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 197
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 206
Black 0
Hispanic 38
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2018

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 338

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 209
Black 0
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2019

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 37
Diabetes 21
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 284

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 114
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2020

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 29
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 244

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 39
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 160
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2021

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 23
Dementia 6
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 211

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 150
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 11
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2022

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 36
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 220

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 45
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 139
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2023

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 241

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Male 44
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD in 2024

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 45
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 46
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 299

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD.

Gender
Female 165
Male 52
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 173
Hispanic 25
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 1
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 15
Less than 65 44
65 to 74 104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 22
Osteoporosis 28
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 1
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD graduated from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 1999. She completed residency at Michigan State University. She is certified by the American Board of Rheumatology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (1999)

Residency: Michigan State University (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Rheumatology

Licensed In: Colorado

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 113 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mehrnaz Maleki Fischbach, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Denver, CO. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $18,318 OFEV
$12,590 		SPIRIVA RESPIMAT
$55
$5,673
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC $5,741
$5,741
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $650
$650
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC $256 Tremfya
$144 		STELARA
$112
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. $225 OPSUMIT
$124 		VENTAVIS ILOPROST
$100
Other $466 TALTZ
$113 		Rinvoq
$66 		Otezla
$54 		SAPHNELO
$38 		BENLYSTA
$36 		Other
$160
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 $12,428
Consulting Fee $6,600
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program $3,400
Food and Beverage $1,863
Travel and Lodging $1,365

Biography

Mehrnaz Maleki, MD, is a rheumatologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Maleki is in the Division of Rheumatology and Department of Medicine. Research Interests: MicroRNAs as novel biomarkers for Sjogren's Syndrome.

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