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Dr. Stefano Emili, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

Penn State College of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and more.

3260 Providence Drive Suite 528
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 770-7213

Dr. Stefano Emili, MD is a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Stefano Emili, MD is affiliated with Providence, Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center and Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital.

Office Locations

3260 Providence Drive Suite 528
Anchorage, AK 99508

(907) 770-7213

(907) 770-7214

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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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

tunneled central line removal

In 2023, Dr. Stefano Emili, MD performed more tunneled central line removal procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alaska.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Stefano Emili, MD had a list price for hemodialysis, hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Alaska. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	283
doctor visit	449
hemofiltration	53
hospital care	509
inpatient care	509
lab tests	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	341
doctor visit	334
hemofiltration	82
hospital care	593
inpatient care	593
lab tests	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	35
Less than 65	148

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	61
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	12
dialysis	370
doctor visit	367
hemofiltration	100
hospital care	583
inpatient care	583
lab tests	23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	37
Hispanic	32
Asian	55
Other	14
Native American	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	40
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	15
dialysis	401
doctor visit	384
hemofiltration	84
hospital care	554
inpatient care	554
lab tests	39

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	60
Hispanic	66
Asian	122
Other	30
Native American	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	74
Less than 65	274

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	19
dialysis	432
doctor visit	266
hemofiltration	88
hospital care	589
inpatient care	589

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	242

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	48
Hispanic	23
Asian	69
Other	15
Native American	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	29
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	62
Dementia	14
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	12
dialysis	400
doctor visit	267
hemofiltration	103
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
lab tests	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	38
Hispanic	24
Asian	78
Other	15
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	23
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	65
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	21
dialysis	370
doctor visit	284
hemofiltration	91
hospital care	506
inpatient care	506
lab tests	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	50
Hispanic	29
Asian	85
Other	14
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	32
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	63
Dementia	19
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	17
dialysis	354
doctor visit	308
hemofiltration	50
hospital care	488
inpatient care	488
lab tests	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	37
Hispanic	25
Asian	92
Other	18
Native American	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	33
Less than 65	151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	69
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	12
dialysis	312
doctor visit	250
hemofiltration	79
hospital care	438
inpatient care	438

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	277
Black	34
Hispanic	24
Asian	85
Other	12
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	33
Less than 65	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

device removal	14
dialysis	376
doctor visit	259
hemofiltration	105
hospital care	523
inpatient care	523

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	36
Hispanic	28
Asian	94
Other	20
Native American	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	27
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	67
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	388
doctor visit	333
hemofiltration	36
hospital care	539
inpatient care	539

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	42
Hispanic	32
Asian	84
Other	26
Native American	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	33
Less than 65	141

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	65
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stefano Emili, MD treated as a nephrologist in Anchorage, AK were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and hemofiltration.

device removal	15
dialysis	366
doctor visit	318
hemofiltration	79
hospital care	531
inpatient care	531
lab tests	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	74
Non-Hispanic White	283
Native American / Alaskan Native	43
Hispanic	25
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	32
Less than 65	142
65 to 74	183

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stefano Emili, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Stefano Emili, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alaska.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Affiliated Hospitals (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alaska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stefano Emili, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Alaska Regional Hospital

Providence Alaska Medical Center

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Questcor Pharmaceuticals	$302 ACTHAR $209	ACTHAR- NEPH $93
Pfizer Inc.	$292 ELIQUIS $279	VIAGRA $12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$250 LOKELMA $174	BYDUREON WEEKLY $42	$34
Baxter Healthcare	$228 Renal - PD $87	Renal - Acute $73	Renal - CRRT $47	Baxter $21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$218 SOLIRIS $218
Other	$1,764 JYNARQUE $165	KRYSTEXXA $143	Arrow $118	NULOJIX $94	ELIQUIS $92	Other $1,152

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,677
Education	$377

Biography

Dr. Stefano Emili is an adult nephrology specialist in Anchorage, AK. Clinical interests for Dr. Emili include renal artery stenosis, partial nephrectomy, and polycystic kidney disease. After completing medical school at Penn State College of Medicine, Dr. Emili performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical University of South Carolina. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and Providence Alaska Medical Center.