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Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD

Specializes in: Pediatric Rheumatology and Adult Rheumatology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1978)
Professional interests include: discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more.
18345 Ventura Boulevard Suite 420
Tarzana, CA 91356

Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD is a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA specializing in pediatric rheumatology and adult rheumatology. He graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.

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Office Locations

18345 Ventura Boulevard Suite 420
Tarzana, CA 91356
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Some issues Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 46
doctor visit 951
hospital care 208
injections 46
inpatient care 208

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 77
doctor visit 1109
hospital care 250
injections 77
inpatient care 250

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 174
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 201
Black 0
Hispanic 24
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 52
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 41
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 20
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 938
hospital care 254
inpatient care 254

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 196
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 222
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 71
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 34
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 44
Dementia 21
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 907
hospital care 504
inpatient care 504

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 222
Female 456
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 566
Black 0
Hispanic 52
Asian 30
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 232
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 37
Dementia 33
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 846
hospital care 567
inpatient care 553
outpatient care 14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 221
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 260
Black 0
Hispanic 28
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 93
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 58
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 36
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 32
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 683
hospital care 605
inpatient care 605
nursing home care 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 220
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 261
Black 11
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 105
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Dementia 37
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 913
hospital care 468
inpatient care 468
nursing home care 288

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 267
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 103
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 32
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 861
hospital care 553
inpatient care 553
nursing home care 239

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 258
Black 0
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 103
85 and over 102
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 45
Dementia 34
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 667
hospital care 433
inpatient care 433
nursing home care 172

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 168
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 193
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 75
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 38
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 45
Dementia 31
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 580
hospital care 549
inpatient care 549
nursing home care 316

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 95
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 214
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 11
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 80
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 44
Dementia 31
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 592
hospital care 507
inpatient care 507

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 26
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 74
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 44
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 45
Dementia 29
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD treated as a pediatric rheumatologist in Tarzana, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and aspiration.

aspiration 61
doctor visit 822
hospital care 445
injections 61
inpatient care 444
nursing home care 206
outpatient care 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD.

Gender
Male 93
Female 197
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 8
Non-Hispanic White 238
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 23
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 90
85 and over 89
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 33
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Dementia 27
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center (1980)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

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. Albert Roy Katz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Aetna HMO
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare HMO
Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
Health Net HMO
CIGNA HMO
Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.33 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Albert Roy Katz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tarzana, CA. 

3.33
Overall Rating
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Amgen Inc. $4,069 Enbrel
$2,245 		AVSOLA
$513 		Prolia
$442 		Otezla
$353 		Tavneos
$265 		Other
$250
AbbVie, Inc. $2,411 Humira
$2,041 		Rinvoq
$99 		Lupron
$22
$249
AbbVie Inc. $1,527 Rinvoq
$1,437 		Humira
$56 		Skyrizi
$34
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $1,044 STELARA
$388 		Tremfya
$338 		SIMPONI
$170 		SIMPONI ARIA
$134 		REMICADE
$15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $704 BENLYSTA
$619
$85
Other $5,405 ACTHAR
$764 		SAPHNELO
$564 		Strensiq
$456 		KRYSTEXXA
$335 		TALTZ
$307 		Other
$2,980
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $14,718
Education $269
Consulting Fee $160
Honoraria $14

Biography

Dr. Albert Katz is a pediatric rheumatology and adult rheumatology specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Katz include psoriatic arthritis, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis. He is professionally affiliated with Providence. Dr. Katz attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Baylor University Medical Center, a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. His patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Katz seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers.

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