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Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP

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(Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP)

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hematology (Blood Disorders) and General Practice

University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Professional interests include: hemophilia, platelet disorders, hemostasis, and more.

100 Eastowne Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

(984) 974-2695

Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP is a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC specializing in hematology (blood disorders) and general practice. She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP is affiliated with UNC Health, UNC Hospitals and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL.

Office Locations

100 Eastowne Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Some issues Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP can help you with:

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

Platelet Disorders

Platelet disorders are conditions caused by abnormally low or high levels of platelets in the blood, or by platelets that do not function correctly. Platelets are small blood cells that help stop bleeding by clumping together and forming blood clots, allowing the body to heal.

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:

Thrombocythemia, also referred to as primary or essential thrombosis (ET), develops from irregular bone marrow cells that produce too many platelets. The cause of these bone marrow cells is unknown.
Reactive thrombosis (RT), also referred to as secondary thrombosis, arises from a different condition such as cancer, anemia, spleen removal, or infection. It is most common in older adults, but can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms of reactive thrombosis may gradually develop over time and typically include bruising, gum bleeding, and blood clotting.
Dysfunctional platelets are unable to perform the clotting function in the blood. People with dysfunctional platelets may have normal or low platelet counts. Causes of dysfunctional platelets include autoimmune disorders, hemolysis, infections, blood and bone marrow problems, and liver or kidney conditions.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a platelet disorder, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Platelet disorders can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights. Tests measuring prothrombin time (PT), or how long it takes for blood to clot, can also detect dysfunctional platelets. If platelets do not coagulate within a certain time frame, the patient most likely has dysfunctional platelets.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Patients with high blood count are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with platelet disorders can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	259
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	261
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	16
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	16
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	24
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	17
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	13
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	116
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	16
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	12
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	14
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP treated as a hematologist in Chapel Hill, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	155
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	31
85 and over	12
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	57

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	8
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989. She is certified by the Internal Medicine, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Board Certified (2002)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Hospitals

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

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. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Contigo Health, Humana, WellCare, Carolina Complete Health, AmeriHealth Caritas, Veterans Affairs, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Liberty Advantage, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) and MedCost.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP accepts the following insurance providers:

Contigo Health

Humana

WellCare

Carolina Complete Health

AmeriHealth Caritas

Veterans Affairs

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Liberty Advantage

Aetna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP from all over the web to help you find the right in Chapel Hill, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Health Care AG	$64,703 NovoSeven RT $50,130	$14,573
Novo Nordisk Inc	$34,409 NovoSeven RT $17,074	Novoeight $107	$17,228
Shire North American Group Inc	$30,418 OBIZUR $19,632	$10,786
Novo Nordisk AS	$13,065 NovoSeven RT $13,065
CSL Behring	$12,881 Afstyla $6,442	Humate P $6,439
Other	$43,825 ALPROLIX $8,497	Hematology - Non Product Related $8,185	Non-Covered Product $5,431	OBIZUR $3,420	Hemophilia - Research & Development $2,365	Other $15,928

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$92,345
Travel and Lodging	$71,623
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$20,172
Honoraria	$9,920
Food and Beverage	$5,242

Research Payments

Dr. Alice D. Ma, MD, FACP has received 130 research payments totaling $181,188.

Biography

Dr. Alice Ma's medical specialty is general practice and hematology (blood disorders). Dr. Ma is especially interested in platelet disorders, women's health issues, and hemostasis. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. She is professionally affiliated with UNC Hospitals. Her practice in Chapel Hill, NC is open to new patients as reported by Yext.