Physician

Nephrology

Dr. Christopher Passero is an expert in the field of Nephrology. He has 1 awards "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Christopher Passero is a published doctor and has 9 publications published. The lastest was: 'TMPRSS4-dependent activation of the epithelial sodium channel requires cleavage of the gamma subunit distal to the furin cleavage site.' Christopher Passero accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• TMPRSS4-dependent activation of the epithelial sodium channel requires cleavage of the gamma subunit distal to the furin cleavage site.
• External Cu2+ inhibits human epithelial Na+ channels by binding at a subunit interface of extracellular domains.
• Clues to Renal sodium retention.
• Defining an inhibitory domain in the gamma subunit of the epithelial sodium channel.
• New role for plasmin in sodium homeostasis.
• Conformational changes associated With proton-dependent gating of ASIC1a.
• Plasmin activates epithelial Na+ channels by cleaving the gamma subunit.
• Defining an inhibitory domain in the alpha-subunit of the epithelial sodium channel.

Schools

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• Brown University Alpert Medical School

Procedures Preformed

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• End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
• Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis

Conditions Treated

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• Acidosis
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Calcium Metabolism Disorders
• Chronic Glomerulonephritis
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Doctors Specialties

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• Nephrology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification

Education

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• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hospital

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• UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
• UPMC Passavant

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1881891406
NPPES Provider LastName		PASSERO
NPPES Provider FirstName		CHRISTOPHER
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		152131481
NPPES Provider State		PA
Specialty Description		Nephrology
Total Claim Count		480.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		12.0
Percent Opioid Claims		2.5

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1881891406
Last Name Of The Provider	PASSERO
First Name Of The Provider	CHRISTOPHER
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