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Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD

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(Dr. Stuart Saal, M.D.)

(46 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: dialysis, nephrotic syndrome, glomerular diseases, and more.

1167 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-1553

Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD is a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, The Rogosin Institute and Rogosin Kidney Center.

Office Locations

505 EAST 70TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10021

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505 East 70th Street New York 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10021

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NewYork-Presbyterian

1167 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-1553

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Some issues Dr. Stuart David Saal, 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. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

hemofiltration

peritoneal dialysis

In 2023, Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD performed more hemofiltration, and peritoneal dialysis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	474
doctor visit	457
hospital care	477
inpatient care	477
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2013 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	367
dialysis	17
doctor visit	314
hospital care	353
inpatient care	353

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	40
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	14
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	295
dialysis	17
doctor visit	204
hospital care	510
inpatient care	510
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	34
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	59
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2015 were blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	365
doctor visit	243
hospital care	349
inpatient care	349

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	62
Hispanic	34
Asian	32
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	40
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	319
doctor visit	212
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	133
Black	49
Hispanic	23
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	58
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	299
doctor visit	209
hospital care	630
inpatient care	630

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	32
Hispanic	21
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	35
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	57
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	294
doctor visit	198
hospital care	448
inpatient care	448

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	52
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	19
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	58
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	224
doctor visit	150
hospital care	716
inpatient care	716

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	48
Hispanic	29
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	21
Less than 65	83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	205
doctor visit	173
hospital care	392
inpatient care	392

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	32
Hispanic	20
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	56
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	260
dialysis	77
doctor visit	180
hemofiltration	77
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	42
Hispanic	31
Asian	20
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	24
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	255
dialysis	65
doctor visit	165
hemofiltration	65
hospital care	336
inpatient care	336

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	35
Hispanic	22
Asian	21
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	41
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD treated as a nephrologist in NEW YORK, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and hemofiltration.

blood draw	305
dialysis	44
doctor visit	227
hemofiltration	71
hospital care	454
inpatient care	454
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	133
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	63
85 and over	21
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at St. Luke s Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Nephrology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: St. Luke s Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Nephrology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

The Rogosin Institute

Rogosin Kidney Center

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. Stuart David Saal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Empire Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Healthfirst, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare and Oxford Health Plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Healthfirst

Cigna

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stuart David Saal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in NEW YORK, NY.

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Biography

Dr. Stuart Saal practices adult nephrology in New York, NY. Dr. Saal's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Saal include pancreas transplant, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), and glomerular diseases. He takes MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Saal attended medical school at New York Medical College. He has received the distinction of New York Super Doctors. He is professionally affiliated with The Rogosin Institute and NewYork-Presbyterian. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.