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Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD

(Nader Kassis Akl, MD)

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Specializes in: Nephrology (Kidney Disease)

University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine (2003)

1200 E. Michigan Avenue Suite 700
Lansing, MI 48912

(517) 364-5550

Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD is a nephrologist in Lansing, MI specializing in nephrology (kidney disease). He graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD is affiliated with University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, Lansing, EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, Specialty Hospital and Lansing Nephrology | University of Michigan Health-Sparrow.

Office Locations

1200 E. Michigan Avenue Suite 700
Lansing, MI 48912

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111 Lansing Street Suite 100
Charlotte, MI 48813

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550 E. Washington Street
Ionia, MI 48846

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901 S. Oakland Street Suite 102
St. Johns, MI 48879

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

dialysis

In 2023, Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD performed more dialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hemofiltration

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Michigan, Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD performed more hemofiltration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) 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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	28
blood draw	151
diabetes management	34
dialysis	57
doctor visit	216
hospital care	415
inpatient care	415
lab tests	1883
preventive care	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
vaccines	37

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	36
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2014 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	62
Dementia	37
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	41
blood draw	365
diabetes management	55
dialysis	99
doctor visit	359
hospital care	1174
inpatient care	1174
lab tests	4806
preventive care	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vaccines	63

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	632
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	132
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2016 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
blood draw	148
diabetes management	12
dialysis	168
doctor visit	176
hemofiltration	32
hospital care	661
inpatient care	661
lab tests	1684
preventive care	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
vaccines	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	62
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	60
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	375
doctor visit	650
hemofiltration	34
hospital care	1115
inpatient care	1115
lab tests	172

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	100
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	74
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	60
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	462
doctor visit	631
hemofiltration	75
hospital care	1140
inpatient care	1140
lab tests	137
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	130
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	97
Less than 65	191

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	64
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	613
doctor visit	504
hemofiltration	35
hospital care	1191
inpatient care	1191
lab tests	138

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	373
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	108
Hispanic	32
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	75
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	67
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	537
doctor visit	156
hemofiltration	64
hospital care	1018
inpatient care	1018

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	94
Hispanic	26
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	49
Less than 65	177

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	64
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	371
doctor visit	186
hemofiltration	31
hospital care	809
inpatient care	797
outpatient care	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	87
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	37
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	65
Dementia	27
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	336
doctor visit	164
hemofiltration	67
hospital care	634
inpatient care	634

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	53
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	38
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	64
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	291
doctor visit	220
hemofiltration	58
hospital care	480
inpatient care	480

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	46
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	40
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	62
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD treated as a nephrologist in Lansing, MI were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

abdominal imaging	31
blood draw	221
diabetes management	33
dialysis	330
doctor visit	326
hemofiltration	49
hospital care	863
inpatient care	862
lab tests	1470
outpatient care	12
preventive care	155
ultrasound (sonogram)	31
vaccines	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	65
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	411
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	137
85 and over	64
Less than 65	143
65 to 74	172

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD From 2014 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	62
Atrial Fibrillation	26
Cancer	11
Dementia	27

Education & Training

Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - IM, Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine - AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE - IM, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine (2003)

Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine - IM, Nephrology American Board of Internal Medicine - AMERICAN BOARD OF INTERNAL MEDICINE - IM, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Lansing

EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Specialty Hospital

Lansing Nephrology | University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$525 Parsabiv $265	Tavneos $127	Sensipar $87	KRYSTEXXA $45
Mallinckrodt LLC	$343 ACTHAR $343
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.	$311 KORSUVA $105	Velphoro $101	Dialyzers $34	Critline - Monitors $30	$40
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.	$299 Auryxia $299
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$278 Thiola $1	$277
Other	$3,795 ACTHAR $246	Auryxia $239	SAMSCA $236	TARPEYO $234	Rayaldee $198	Other $2,641

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,316
Education	$234

Biography

Dr. Nader Akl is a specialist in nephrology (kidney disease) in Lansing, MI, Charlotte, MI, and Saint Johns, MI. Dr. Akl is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. He attended the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County for residency.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nader Kassis Kassis Akl, MD From 2014 - 2023

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