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Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO

(Dr. Ryan J. Altenburg, D.O.)

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)

701 Greene Street Suite 200
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 722-6900

Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO is a nephrologist in Augusta, GA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO is affiliated with NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC.

Office Locations

701 Greene Street Suite 200
Augusta, GA 30901

(706) 722-6900

(706) 722-5118

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

albumin test

microalbumin test

microalbumin urine test

vitamin D test

In 2023, Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO had a list price for albumin test, microalbumin test, microalbumin urine test, and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lab tests

By Affordability:

complete blood count

creatinine test

kidney function tests

parathyroid hormone test

renal panel

total protein test

total protein urine test

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO performed more lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for complete blood count (CBC), creatinine test, kidney function tests, parathyroid hormone (PTH) test, renal (kidney) panel, total protein test, and total protein urine test 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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2018 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	88
diabetes management	11
dialysis	87
doctor visit	96
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322
lab tests	697
preventive care	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	192
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	23
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	72
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2019 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	282
diabetes management	12
dialysis	205
doctor visit	415
hemofiltration	34
hospital care	717
inpatient care	717
lab tests	2319
preventive care	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	294
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	51
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	71
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2020 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	268
dialysis	440
doctor visit	357
hemofiltration	188
hospital care	1211
inpatient care	1211
lab tests	2342

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	281

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	277
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	49
Less than 65	164

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	69
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2021 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	252
dialysis	254
doctor visit	365
hemofiltration	146
hospital care	1020
inpatient care	1020
lab tests	2176

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	195
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	43
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	67
Dementia	22
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2022 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	214
dialysis	91
doctor visit	280
hemofiltration	55
hospital care	1274
inpatient care	1274
lab tests	1570

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	51
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	68
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA during 2023 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

blood draw	258
doctor visit	303
hospital care	1375
inpatient care	1375
lab tests	1618

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	145
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	58
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	71
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO treated as a nephrologist in Augusta, GA were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

blood draw	227
diabetes management	11
dialysis	215
doctor visit	302
hemofiltration	105
hospital care	986
inpatient care	986
lab tests	1787
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	210
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	45
75 to 84	126
Less than 65	117
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO From 2018 - 2023

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	69
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. He has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$516 LOKELMA $464	FARXIGA $52
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$431 ACTHAR $431
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$274 Kerendia $274
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$233 JYNARQUE $233
Amgen Inc.	$231 Parsabiv $140	Tavneos $91
Other	$1,688 VELTASSA $347	LUPKYNIS $177	Velphoro $161	Rayaldee $141	TARPEYO $110	Other $752

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,196
Education	$178

Biography

Dr. Ryan Altenburg is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. He attended medical school at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ryan James Altenburg, DO From 2018 - 2023

Education & Training

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General Payments

Biography

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