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Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD

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(Dr. Gonzalo Matzumura Umemoto, MD)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Cayetano Heredia University (2014)

Professional interests include: electrolyte disorders, chronic kidney disease (CKD), glomerulonephritis, and more.

4205 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

(314) 286-0800

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD is a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).

Office Locations

Address:

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Address:

4205 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

Address:

4500 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108

Address:

4921 Parkview Place Suite 5c
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Some issues Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD can help you with:

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the 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.

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 peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

dialysis	106
doctor visit	22
hemofiltration	29
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
lab tests	22

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	65
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

dialysis	277
doctor visit	57
hemofiltration	74
hospital care	397
inpatient care	397
lab tests	37

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	143
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	14
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

dialysis	191
doctor visit	39
hemofiltration	51
hospital care	273
inpatient care	273
lab tests	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	1
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD From 2021 - 2022

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

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	14
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	2
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD graduated from Cayetano Heredia University in 2014. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Nephrology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Cayetano Heredia University (2014)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Nephrology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians

WashU Medicine

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

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. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Cigna, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Elect Choice

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna

MHBP

Aetna Choice POS II

Humana

Aetna Select

Cigna

Aetna Elect Choice EPO

Coventry

Blue California

Aetna Open Access PPO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NxStage Medical, Inc.	$34 System One $34
Baxter Healthcare	$25 Renal - Prismaflex System $25

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$59

Research Payments

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $14,750.

Biography

Dr. Gonzalo Umemoto, who practices in Saint Louis, MO and Creve Coeur, MO, is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. Dr. Umemoto's areas of expertise include renal (kidney) biopsy. He usually honors Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Umemoto is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. BJC HealthCare reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in St. Louis, MO.