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Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Medical University of Warsaw

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

47 Obery Street Suite 1a
Plymouth, MA 02360

(508) 747-4883

Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD is a nephrologist in Plymouth, MA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Medical University of Warsaw. Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD is affiliated with Falmouth Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital, Cape Cod Healthcare, SOUTH SHORE NEPHROLOGY PC, Falmouth Hospital Cape Cod Preferred Physicians and Cape Cod Preferred Physicians.

Office Locations

Address:

47 Obery Street Suite 1a
Plymouth, MA 02360

Some issues Dr. Piotr Lazowski, 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.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

dialysis	129
doctor visit	1800
hospital care	914
inpatient care	914
lab tests	41
nursing home care	437

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	213
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

dialysis	127
doctor visit	1725
hospital care	950
inpatient care	950
lab tests	57
nursing home care	376

**Gender**
Male	500
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	908
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	349
85 and over	184
Less than 65	112

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

dialysis	112
doctor visit	1793
hospital care	900
inpatient care	900
lab tests	65
nursing home care	612

**Gender**
Male	1142
Female	1136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2176
Black	46
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	770
From 75 to 84	792
85 and over	442
Less than 65	274

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

dialysis	77
doctor visit	1733
hospital care	858
inpatient care	858
lab tests	93
nursing home care	547

**Gender**
Male	572
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1085
Black	25
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	220
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

dialysis	122
doctor visit	1712
hospital care	1013
inpatient care	1013
lab tests	203
nursing home care	615

**Gender**
Male	631
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1163
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	435
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	236
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

chronic care	189
dialysis	119
doctor visit	1876
hospital care	994
inpatient care	994
lab tests	323
nursing home care	572

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1135
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	392
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	231
Less than 65	138

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

chronic care	150
dialysis	123
doctor visit	1917
hospital care	845
inpatient care	845
lab tests	365
nursing home care	708

**Gender**
Male	657
Female	615

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1185
Black	18
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	422
From 75 to 84	478
85 and over	247
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	30
Cancer	15

chronic care	87
dialysis	132
doctor visit	979
hospital care	916
inpatient care	916
lab tests	264
nursing home care	543

**Gender**
Male	627
Female	575

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1105
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	457
85 and over	214
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

chronic care	363
dialysis	193
doctor visit	2976
hospital care	1695
inpatient care	1695
lab tests	604
nursing home care	969

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD treated as a nephrologist in Plymouth, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and lab tests.

chronic care	197
dialysis	126
doctor visit	1835
hospital care	1009
inpatient care	1009
lab tests	223
nursing home care	597

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	968
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	368
85 and over	198
Less than 65	113
65 to 74	347

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	12
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD graduated from Medical University of Warsaw. He completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Nephrology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Medical University of Warsaw

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and Nephrology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Falmouth Hospital

Cape Cod Hospital

Cape Cod Healthcare

SOUTH SHORE NEPHROLOGY PC

Falmouth Hospital Cape Cod Preferred Physicians

Cape Cod Preferred Physicians

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$502 FARXIGA $329	BYDUREON WEEKLY $88	LOKELMA $39	CRESTOR $26	BYDUREON PEN $19
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$450 SAMSCA $408	JYNARQUE $42
Amgen Inc.	$437 Sensipar $271	Parsabiv $166
Novo Nordisk Inc	$361 Tresiba $175	Ozempic $97	Victoza $76	NovoLog $13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$271 ENTRESTO $271
Other	$2,826 XARELTO $205	Velphoro $201	VELTASSA $182	Auryxia $181	Colcrys $175	Other $1,882

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,809
Education	$38

Research Payments

Dr. Piotr Lazowski, MD has received 436 research payments totaling $730,767.

Biography

Dr. Piotr Lazowski is a physician who specializes in adult nephrology. These areas are among his clinical interests: kidney stones, hypertension (high blood pressure), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). He attended Medical University of Warsaw for medical school and subsequently trained at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers for residency. Dr. Lazowski is professionally affiliated with Cape Cod Hospital.

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