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Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Psychiatry
Rush Medical College
Professional interests include: anxiety, personality disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and more.
502 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55805

Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Duluth, MN specializing in pediatric psychiatry. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

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Essentia Health

502 E 2nd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
(218) 786-8364
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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Duluth, MN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 626
inpatient care 626

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 101
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 46
Dementia 35
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Duluth, MN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 442
inpatient care 442

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD.

Gender
Male 59
Female 65
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 81
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 13
85 and over 11
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 72
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 34
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Duluth, MN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 73
inpatient care 73

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD.

Gender
Male 19
Female 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated during 2019 were depression, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated as a pediatric psychiatrist in Duluth, MN were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care 380
inpatient care 380

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD.

Gender
Female 51
Male 50
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 60
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 3
75 to 84 4
Less than 65 55
65 to 74 16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD From 2017 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD treated were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 33
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 74
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 38
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 0
Dementia 23

Education & Training

Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and has a state license in Kansas.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Licensed In: Kansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eugene Richard Nightingale, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. $111 ABILIFY MAINTENA
$109 		SAMSCA
$2
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc $69 INVEGA SUSTENNA
$69
Alkermes, Inc. $14 ARISTADA INITIO
$14
Shire US Holdings $12 INTUNIV
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $201
Education $5

Biography

Dr. Eugene Nightingale practices pediatric psychiatry. Dr. Nightingale's areas of expertise include body dysmorphic disorder, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and stress management. He is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. He graduated from Rush Medical College and then he performed his residency at Rush University Medical Center.

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