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Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Professional interests include: chronic kidney disease (CKD), hydronephrosis, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and more.
1090 Amsterdam Avenue 10th Floor
New York, NY 10025

Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD is a nephrologist in New York, NY specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Morningside & Mount Sinai West and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.

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Office Locations

1090 Amsterdam Avenue 10th Floor
New York, NY 10025
(212) 961-5530
(212) 531-7650
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440 West 114th Street Suite 610, Mount Sinai Morningside & Mount Sinai West
New York, NY 10025
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Some issues Dr. Steven D. Smith, 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.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 312
doctor visit 560
hospital care 615
inpatient care 615

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 347
doctor visit 513
hospital care 511
inpatient care 511

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 158
Hispanic 98
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 24
Less than 65 133

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 68
Dementia 20
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 288
doctor visit 423
hospital care 382
inpatient care 382

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 151
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 165
Hispanic 96
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 27
Less than 65 130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 67
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 261
doctor visit 330
hospital care 367
inpatient care 367

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 372
Female 340
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 134
Black 340
Hispanic 198
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 212
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 90
Less than 65 244

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 72
Dementia 21
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2016 were dialysis, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 340
doctor visit 259
hospital care 224
inpatient care 224

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 149
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 44
Black 165
Hispanic 92
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 25
Less than 65 121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 70
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2017 were dialysis, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 291
doctor visit 227
hospital care 148
inpatient care 148

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 171
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 38
Black 140
Hispanic 88
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 20
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 71
Dementia 21
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2018 were dialysis, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 319
doctor visit 198
hospital care 169
inpatient care 169

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 175
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 155
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 99
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 19
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 75
Dementia 26
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2019 were dialysis, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 250
doctor visit 198
hospital care 135
inpatient care 135

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 169
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 149
Hispanic 91
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 22
Less than 65 113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 73
Dementia 26
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2020 were dialysis, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 260
doctor visit 116
hospital care 230
inpatient care 230

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 162
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 124
Hispanic 89
Asian 12
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 80
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 20
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 75
Dementia 30
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 243
doctor visit 149
hospital care 354
inpatient care 354

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 56
Black 126
Hispanic 67
Asian 13
Other 11
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 26
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 71
Dementia 32
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 159
doctor visit 131
hospital care 308
inpatient care 308

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 124
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 103
Hispanic 60
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 35
Less than 65 62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 61
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD treated as a nephrologist in New York, NY were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis 279
doctor visit 282
hospital care 313
inpatient care 313

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD.

Gender
Male 165
Female 137
Ethnicity
Black / African American 147
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 48
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 87
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 74
85 and over 28
Less than 65 109
65 to 74 91

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 63
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Morningside & Mount Sinai West
ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

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. Steven D. Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
MagnaCare
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
WellCare
Oscar
Fidelis Care
Healthfirst Medicaid
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Cigna
1199SEIU
Healthfirst Medicare
MetroPlus Health
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
Centivo
Medicare - NY
AETNA - Medicare
Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
Medicare - NJ
AETNA - Commercial
VNSNY Choice Medicare
VillageCareMax

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 144 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven D. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $31,135 ZEPATIER
$28,628
$2,507
Baxter Healthcare $862 Renal - Revaclear
$862
Medtronic, Inc. $377
$377
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries $356
$356
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $350 SAMSCA
$350
Other $995 VELTASSA
$200 		BENLYSTA
$140 		Sutures
$140 		Stratum Foot Plating System
$124 		ACTHAR
$113 		Other
$278
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $29,780
Consulting Fee $2,108
Travel and Lodging $1,181
Food and Beverage $1,005

Biography

Dr. Steven Smith is a specialist in adult nephrology in New York, NY. Clinical interests for Dr. Smith include polycystic kidney disease, kidney stones, and glomerulonephritis. Dr. Smith has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He appears to be in-network for Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, Fidelis Care, and more. Dr. Smith studied medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University Medical Center for residency. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Smith include: New York Super Doctors; Named to the Super Doctors list; and The New York Times Magazine. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai West. He has an open panel in according to Mount Sinai Health System.

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