Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC is a nurse in Mission Hills, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC is affiliated with Providence.
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
The top procedures that Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC treated as a nurse in Mission Hills, CA during 2012 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 14 |
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| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC.
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| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC treated as a nurse in Mission Hills, CA during 2014 were preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.
Volume of procedures performed by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC for Medicare patients.
| cytology | 12 |
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| doctor visit | 18 |
| gynecologic pathology | 12 |
| preventive care | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
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| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC.
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| Female |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC.
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| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC treated as a nurse in Mission Hills, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.
| breast exam | 14 |
|---|---|
| cytology | 12 |
| doctor visit | 18 |
| gynecologic pathology | 12 |
| gynecologic procedures | 14 |
| preventive care | 12 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC.
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| Female |
| Black / African American | |
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| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
She has a state license in California.
Licensed In: California
Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, Interplan PPO, US Family Health Plan, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA PPO, Health Net PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, CIGNA HMO, CoventryFirst Health PPO and Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO.
According to our sources, Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC accepts the following insurance providers:
Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 276 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Hills, CA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Jennifer Theresa Decker, NP, NPC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$93
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Ms. Jennifer Decker specializes in obstetrics & gynecology and practices in Mission Hills, CA. Ms. Decker is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Areas of expertise for Ms. Decker include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). She is professionally affiliated with Providence. She seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Mission Hills, CA.
