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Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN

Accepting New Patients
(Carol Drescher, NP)
Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, stroke, seizures, and more.
4420 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is a null in Raleigh, NC specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is affiliated with UNC Health, REX HOSPITAL INC and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

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Office Locations

4420 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607
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Some issues Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

hospital care 15
inpatient care 15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 17
Female 20
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 11
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2013 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 57
Diabetes 49
Dementia 32
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 58
lab tests 33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 27
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 48
Dementia 19
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1595
lab tests 830

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 416
Female 770
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 644
Black 474
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 308
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 28
Less than 65 700

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 41
Dementia 8
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 2065
lab tests 141

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 277
Female 450
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 342
Black 335
Hispanic 34
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 231
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 18
Less than 65 404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 43
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 872

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 179
Female 318
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 261
Black 204
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 152
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 14
Less than 65 273

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 42
Dementia 10
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 1098

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 130
Female 204
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 157
Black 143
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 15
Less than 65 157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 45
Dementia 9
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 66
Female 93
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 71
Black 71
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 47
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 65
Female 58
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 92
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 41
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 71
Female 66
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 124
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 185
Black 31
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 99
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 26
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 50
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 31
From 75 to 84 20
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 60
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 21
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC were lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 640
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15
lab tests 334

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 127
Female 198
Ethnicity
Black / African American 114
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 179
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 8
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 48
85 and over 7
Less than 65 148
65 to 74 105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 41
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 10
Dementia 11

Education & Training

She is certified by the Nursing-Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: Nursing-Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (2014)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health
REX HOSPITAL INC
UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

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.

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
AmeriHealth Caritas
Aetna
Humana
Cigna
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)
MedCost
UnitedHealthcare
Carolina Complete Health
Liberty Advantage
Contigo Health
Veterans Affairs
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
Medicaid
CHAMPVA
Centene
Group Health Plan (GHP)
MedCost PPO
FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans
North Carolina State Health Plan
Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)
BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)
FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct
Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)
BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))
Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)
Meritain Health, an Aetna Company
Longevity Health Plan I-SNP
Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only)
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 51 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
ARGENX US, INC. $225 VYVGART HYTRULO
$225
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $216 ULTOMIRIS
$216
Lilly USA, LLC $148 AMYVID
$114 		REYVOW
$20 		EMGALITY
$14
Lundbeck LLC $98 VYEPTI
$98
Nevro Corp. $78 Senza
$78
Other $258 NUPLAZID
$46 		Leqembi
$44 		Vumerity
$39 		ANDEXXA
$25 		ONGENTYS
$21 		Other
$84
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $923
Education $100

Biography

Ms. Carol Drescher specializes in general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Fayetteville, NC and Raleigh, NC. Ms. Drescher is rated highly by her patients. Areas of particular interest for Ms. Drescher include neurorehabilitation, stroke, and seizures. She is affiliated with UNC Health. Ms. Drescher seems to be an in-network provider for BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. According to UNC Health, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Raleigh, NC.

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