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Dr. James E. Novak, MD

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(Dr. James Edmund Novak, MD)

(38 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Michigan Medical School (2002)

Professional interests include: kidney problems, dialysis

2799 W Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 916-2600

Dr. James E. Novak, MD is a nephrologist in Detroit, MI specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. James E. Novak, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Hospital and HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM.

Office Locations

2799 W Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202

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1961 S Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

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1961 S Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

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Some issues Dr. James E. Novak, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	217
doctor visit	105
hospital care	1077
inpatient care	1077

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	180
doctor visit	65
hospital care	717
inpatient care	717

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	270
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	34
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	75
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	193
doctor visit	46
hemofiltration	38
hospital care	890
inpatient care	890

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	308
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	27
Less than 65	231

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	73
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	223
doctor visit	58
hemofiltration	57
hospital care	762
inpatient care	762

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	578
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	72
Less than 65	388

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	71
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	204
doctor visit	63
hemofiltration	69
hospital care	604
inpatient care	604

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	238
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	75
Dementia	28
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	276
doctor visit	67
hemofiltration	107
hospital care	743
inpatient care	743

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	277
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	23
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	72
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	72
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	222
doctor visit	45
hemofiltration	96
hospital care	617
inpatient care	617

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	214
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	17
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	71
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	235
doctor visit	45
hemofiltration	111
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	220
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	22
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	70
Dementia	31
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	215
doctor visit	11
hemofiltration	97
hospital care	470
inpatient care	470

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	210
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	71
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	214
doctor visit	44
hemofiltration	94
hospital care	351
inpatient care	351

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	15
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	71
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	88
doctor visit	37
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	139
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	67
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James E. Novak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James E. Novak, MD treated as a nephrologist in Detroit, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

dialysis	206
doctor visit	53
hemofiltration	83
hospital care	645
inpatient care	645

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	238
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	98
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	23
Less than 65	161
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James E. Novak, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	65
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. James E. Novak, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine,-The American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (2002)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine,-The American Board of Internal Medicine - Nephrology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James E. Novak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Hospital

HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James E. Novak, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James E. Novak, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Detroit, MI.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Novak always listens any concern you have he will either seek a solution or refer you to a specialty.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Noval has been my kidney doctor for a number of years, and I truly appreciate his care and concern.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-21

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Very professional and competent.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-03

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Very informative.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-20

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Very good.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-05-31

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Very good.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Retrophin, Inc.	$900 (815) Thiola $900
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$123 LOKELMA $123
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$118 VELTASSA $118
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$114 Kerendia $114
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.	$114 TARPEYO $114
Other	$403 SOLIRIS $108	VELTASSA $106	ACTHAR $101	Renal - PD $88

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$900
Food and Beverage	$872

Research Payments

Dr. James E. Novak, MD has received 109 research payments totaling $88,480.

Biography

Dr. James Novak sees patients in Bloomfield Hills, MI, Detroit, MI, and Bloomfield Township, MI. His medical specialty is adult nephrology. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Novak include kidney problems and dialysis. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Novak's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is affiliated with Henry Ford Hospital. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Bloomfield Hills, MI.