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Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Professional interests include: hemolytic uremic syndrome, dialysis, kidney problems, and more.

401 Kings Highway South
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

(856) 374-4440

Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD is a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Office Locations

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

401 Kings Highway South
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

(856) 374-4440

(856) 374-4445

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239 Hurffville Crosskeys Road Suite 360d
Sewell, NJ 08080

(856) 374-4440

(856) 374-4445

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75 S. White Horse Pike
Hammonton, NJ 08037

(856) 428-9614

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Some issues Dr. Richard L. Specter, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2023

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

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dialysis

In 2012, Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD performed more dialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	280
doctor visit	113
hospital care	1389
inpatient care	1389

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	223
doctor visit	152
hospital care	996
inpatient care	996

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	197
Hispanic	39
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	97
Less than 65	241

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	64
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	303
doctor visit	175
hospital care	1188
inpatient care	1188

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	218
Hispanic	43
Asian	11
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	116
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	66
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	195
doctor visit	260
hospital care	1466
inpatient care	1466
lab tests	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	932
Female	784

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1062
Black	466
Hispanic	124
Asian	26
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	420
85 and over	302
Less than 65	482

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	65
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	111
doctor visit	254
hospital care	1355
inpatient care	1355
lab tests	31
minimally invasive procedures	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	169
Hispanic	42
Asian	19
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	147
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	67
Dementia	34
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	35
doctor visit	251
hospital care	1102
inpatient care	1102
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	355
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	432
Black	128
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	127
Less than 65	133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	65
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	104
doctor visit	242
hospital care	1121
inpatient care	1121
lab tests	31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	156
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	108
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	65
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	236
doctor visit	253
hospital care	1032
inpatient care	1032

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	212
Hispanic	65
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	120
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	67
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	141
doctor visit	232
hospital care	1082
inpatient care	1082

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	165
Hispanic	57
Asian	12
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	135
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	61
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	154
doctor visit	270
hospital care	1089
inpatient care	1089

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	131
Hispanic	37
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	109
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	62
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	150
doctor visit	266
hospital care	921
inpatient care	921
nursing home care	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	120
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	123
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	62
Dementia	22
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD treated as a nephrologist in Cherry Hill, NJ were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

dialysis	175
doctor visit	224
hospital care	1158
inpatient care	1158
lab tests	30
minimally invasive procedures	14
nursing home care	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD.

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	178
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	450
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	47
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	125
Less than 65	170
65 to 74	210

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)

Residency: Temple University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard L. Specter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$791 SAMSCA $672	JYNARQUE $119
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$565 Kerendia $565
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$532 VELTASSA $497	$35
Amgen Inc.	$364 Parsabiv $204	Sensipar $104	$57
Relypsa, Inc.	$231 VELTASSA $231
Other	$1,239 Auryxia $186	ACTHAR $169	Velphoro $151	SOLIRIS $132	FARXIGA $99	Other $502

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,512
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Richard Specter practices adult nephrology in Hammonton, NJ, Cherry Hill, NJ, and Sewell, NJ. Areas of expertise for Dr. Specter include polycystic kidney disease, renal vascular disease, and hemolytic uremic syndrome. His education and training includes medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Specter is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Specter has an open panel in Cherry Hill, NJ according to Jefferson Health.