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Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

New York Medical College (1975)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, immunization (preventive vaccines), endometrial cancer, and more.

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD is a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from New York Medical College in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health and AUERBACH HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES P C.

Office Locations

5233 King Avenue Suite 308
Baltimore, MD 21237

(410) 780-4050

(410) 780-4060

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MedStar Health

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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Some issues Dr. Michael Auerbach, 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.

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
Leukemia
Liver disease
Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Michael Auerbach, a hematologist and an oncologist who is the co-director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Baltimore, suggested that Sergott receive iron intravenously instead of...”—"Maybe It s Not Just Aging. Maybe It s Anemia. - KFF Health News", KFF Health News, July 2025

“Dr. Michael Auerbach, a hematologist and an oncologist who is the co-director of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in Baltimore, suggested that Mr. Sergott receive iron intravenously...”—"Maybe It s Not Just Aging. Maybe It s Anemia.", New York Times, June 2025

“The vast majority of pregnant women develop an iron deficiency by their third trimester, according to a study that hematologist Dr. Michael Auerbach, of Georgetown University School of Medicine,...”—"4 in 5 Pregnant Women Become Iron Deficient: 'Staggering' Says Doctor", Newsweek, September 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

minimally invasive procedures

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood tests

complete blood count

intravenous infusion

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD performed more blood draw, minimally invasive procedures, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), and intravenous (IV) infusion 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. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	806
blood draw	2284
chemotherapy	806
doctor visit	1748
lab tests	2511
minimally invasive procedures	1016
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	536
blood draw	2056
chemotherapy	536
doctor visit	1547
lab tests	2081
minimally invasive procedures	1013

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	103
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	606
blood draw	1840
chemotherapy	606
doctor visit	1437
lab tests	1963
minimally invasive procedures	914

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	537
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	103
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	658
blood draw	2107
chemotherapy	658
doctor visit	1630
lab tests	2085
minimally invasive procedures	980

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	522
Female	796

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1192
Black	88
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	194
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	623
blood draw	2204
chemotherapy	623
doctor visit	1468
lab tests	2026
minimally invasive procedures	968

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	425

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	583
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	103
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	394
blood draw	2177
chemotherapy	394
doctor visit	1497
lab tests	1894
minimally invasive procedures	761

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	432

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	597
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	106
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	313
blood draw	2036
chemotherapy	313
doctor visit	1537
lab tests	1739
minimally invasive procedures	536

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	89
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	339
blood draw	2074
chemotherapy	339
doctor visit	1562
lab tests	1688
minimally invasive procedures	734

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	104
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	294
blood draw	2043
chemotherapy	294
doctor visit	1490
lab tests	1725
minimally invasive procedures	968

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	99
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	288
blood draw	1875
chemotherapy	288
doctor visit	1237
lab tests	1674
minimally invasive procedures	1005

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	100
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	226
blood draw	1479
chemotherapy	226
doctor visit	1143
lab tests	1219
minimally invasive procedures	685

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	96
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	462
blood draw	2015
chemotherapy	462
doctor visit	1481
lab tests	1873
minimally invasive procedures	870
preventive care	14
vaccines	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	569
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	217
85 and over	99
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	265

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

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1975. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1975)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1978)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Health

AUERBACH HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES P C

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.	$39,355 Monoferric $39,355
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$20,173 Feraheme $18,986	Makena $1,089	$98
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals Inc	$9,471 Injectafer $1,398	$8,073
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$5,191 Xofigo $24	Stivarga $17	$5,150
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$4,443 Iclusig $4,151	ENTYVIO $142	NINLARO $134	ALUNBRIG $17
Other	$36,534 DAURISMO $1,513	IMBRUVICA $1,026	OPDIVO $1,012	SOLIRIS $990	TASIGNA $912	Other $31,081

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$56,322
Food and Beverage	$28,563
Honoraria	$9,150
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,500
Charitable Contribution	$6,000
Other	$7,632

Research Payments

Dr. Michael Auerbach, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $246,536.

Biography

Dr. Michael Auerbach is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Auerbach's education and training includes medical school at New York Medical College and residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Cleveland Clinic. Clinical interests for Dr. Auerbach include second opinions, leiomyosarcoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. He is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.