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Jara W. Rice, DNP

(Jara Rice)

(27 Ratings)

Specializes in: Integrative Medicine and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), chronic illness, complementary medicine, and more.

1021 Bandana Boulevard E Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55108

(612) 863-3333

Jara W. Rice, DNP is a nurse in Saint Paul, MN specializing in integrative medicine and family medicine. Jara W. Rice, DNP is affiliated with Allina Health.

Office Locations

Allina Health

1021 Bandana Boulevard E Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55108

(612) 863-3333

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Some issues Jara W. Rice, DNP can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated as a nurse in Saint Paul, MN during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	17
lab tests	17
preventive care	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated during 2017 were depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated as a nurse in Saint Paul, MN during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	16
lab tests	60
preventive care	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated during 2018 were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated as a nurse in Saint Paul, MN during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	21
lab tests	35
preventive care	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated during 2019 were diabetes.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, depression and hypertension.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated during 2023 were depression, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Jara W. Rice, DNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated as a nurse in Saint Paul, MN were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

diabetes management	18
doctor visit	70
lab tests	37
preventive care	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	3

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jara W. Rice, DNP From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jara W. Rice, DNP treated were depression, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jara W. Rice, DNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allina Health

Ratings & Reviews

Jara W. Rice, DNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 27 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Jara W. Rice, DNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Paul, MN.

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Biography

Ms. Jara Rice practices family medicine and integrative medicine in Saint Paul, MN. She is rated highly by her patients. These areas are among Ms. Rice's clinical interests: diabetes, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and complementary medicine. She is conversant in Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Allina Health.