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Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD

(Dr. Norine A. McGrath, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2000)
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC specializing in emergency medicine. She graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

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Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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1660 So. Columbian Way Puget Sound Vahcs (663)
Seattle, WA 98108
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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237
(443) 777-7000
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Some issues Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD can help you with:

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

  • Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
  • Leukemia
  • Liver disease
  • Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

emergency room care

In 2012, Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 637

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2013 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 467

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 288
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 40
Black 425
Hispanic 14
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 85
Less than 65 155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 54
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2014 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 508

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 208
Female 327
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 45
Black 474
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 65
Less than 65 188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 55
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2015 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 534

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 492
Female 644
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 114
Black 964
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 406
From 75 to 84 240
85 and over 138
Less than 65 352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 54
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 408

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 190
Female 259
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 56
Black 365
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 123
85 and over 54
Less than 65 127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 63
Dementia 27
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 329

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 142
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 34
Black 296
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 86
85 and over 29
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 65
Dementia 28
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 337

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 145
Female 229
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 39
Black 312
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 128
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 53
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 52
Dementia 27
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 311

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 149
Female 189
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 290
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 116
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 43
Less than 65 96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 56
Dementia 30
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 216

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 109
Female 145
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 83
Hispanic 0
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 46
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 292

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 146
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 210
Black 54
Hispanic 14
Asian 29
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 73
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2021

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 30
Dementia 27
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 268

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 143
Female 173
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 55
Hispanic 17
Asian 31
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 100
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 66
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 31
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 35
Dementia 15
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC were emergency care.

emergency care 391

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD.

Gender
Male 175
Female 240
Ethnicity
Black / African American 301
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 82
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 8
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 99
85 and over 59
Less than 65 118
65 to 74 138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 16
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 45
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Cancer 12
Dementia 22

Education & Training

Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD graduated from Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Norine Anne McGrath, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Health
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Inari Medical, Inc. $174 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$174
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $174

Biography

Dr. Norine McGrath's area of specialization is emergency medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. McGrath include forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). She attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago for residency. Her professional affiliations include Virginia Mason, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

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