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Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO

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(Michael Levin, DO)

(343 Ratings)

Specializes in: Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension (high blood pressure), dialysis, and more.

4453 Castor Avenue Suite B
Philadelphia, PA 19124

(215) 214-2973

Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO is a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO is affiliated with Temple Health, Jefferson Health, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.

Office Locations

4453 Castor Avenue Suite B
Philadelphia, PA 19124

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7500 Central Avenue Physicians' Office Building, Suite 107
Philadelphia, PA 19111

Some issues Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	170
doctor visit	280
hospital care	953
inpatient care	953

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	154
doctor visit	248
hospital care	1168
inpatient care	1168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	276
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	125
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	62
Dementia	40
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	164
doctor visit	263
hospital care	1129
inpatient care	1129

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	274
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	111
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	63
Dementia	40
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	177
doctor visit	286
hospital care	1277
inpatient care	1277

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	774
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	554
Hispanic	76
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	378
85 and over	220
Less than 65	368

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	60
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	215
doctor visit	452
hospital care	1076
inpatient care	1076

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	291
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	191
85 and over	97
Less than 65	173

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	60
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	163
doctor visit	454
hospital care	1147
inpatient care	1147

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	272
Hispanic	33
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	94
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	61
Dementia	33
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	84
doctor visit	480
hospital care	724
inpatient care	724

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	243
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	60
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	59
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	542
hospital care	598
inpatient care	598

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	262
Hispanic	35
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	61
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	59
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	48
doctor visit	590
hospital care	517
inpatient care	517

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	257
Hispanic	38
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	57
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	60
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	18
doctor visit	654
hospital care	313
inpatient care	313

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	187
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	58
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	60
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

dialysis	25
doctor visit	598
hospital care	425
inpatient care	425

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	178
Hispanic	33
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	60
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	63
Dementia	21
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated as a nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis	114
doctor visit	440
hospital care	847
inpatient care	847

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	351
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	254
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	316
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	35
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	85
Less than 65	163
65 to 74	219

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Nephrology and Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Nephrology and Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

Jefferson Health

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Jefferson Torresdale Hospital

Jefferson Bucks Hospital

Jefferson Frankford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), First Health, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Medicare FFS, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Keystone 65 HMO and Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

First Health

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Aetna Better Health CHIP PA

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

Medicare FFS

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Keystone 65 HMO

Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 343 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael L. Levin, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.	$42,708 LUPKYNIS $38,083	$4,625
Mallinckrodt LLC	$35,169 ACTHAR $35,169
Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$21,139 ACTHAR- NEPH $11,375	ACTHAR $9,764
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$6,488 VELTASSA $1,991	Korsuva $40	$4,457
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$4,071 RENVELA $4,041	Osteoarthritis of the knee $30
Other	$4,086 VELTASSA $503	Auryxia $406	Parsabiv $264	LOKELMA $237	JYNARQUE $235	Other $2,441

**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	$76,100
Honoraria	$22,900
Food and Beverage	$7,797
Consulting Fee	$3,560
Travel and Lodging	$3,170
Other	$133

Biography

Dr. Michael Levin works as a nephrology (kidney disease). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Levin include kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Dr. Levin is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. His distinctions include: Top Doctors, Nephrology; Philadelphia magazine; and Young Investigator of the Year Award, American Society of Hypertension, Delaware Valley Chapter. Dr. Levin is affiliated with Temple Health, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, and Jefferson Health. Dr. Levin's practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.