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Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: neurostimulation, headache, intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and more.

100 Perkins Farm Drive Suite 303
Mystic, CT 06355

(860) 696-2925

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD is a neurologist in Mystic, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Integrated Care Partners and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Integrated Care Partners

100 Perkins Farm Drive Suite 303
Mystic, CT 06355

(860) 696-2925

(860) 696-2926

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Some issues Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated as a neurologist in Mystic, CT during 2020 were nerve block, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	124
injections	40
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	65
pain management	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated as a neurologist in Mystic, CT during 2021 were nerve block, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
injections	55
minimally invasive procedures	21
nerve block	101
pain management	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated as a neurologist in Mystic, CT during 2022 were nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	131
nerve block	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated as a neurologist in Mystic, CT during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD treated as a neurologist in Mystic, CT were nerve block, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

doctor visit	103
injections	37
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	64
pain management	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	21
Non-Hispanic White	32
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	4
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD From 2020 - 2023

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California (LA) Neurology. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: University of California (LA) Neurology

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Integrated Care Partners

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

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.

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Medspan Commercial, Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Medspan Medicare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

HMC/ Northeast Healthcare

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Medspan Commercial

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Medspan Medicare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$338 QULIPTA $244	UBRELVY $75	BOTOX $20
Lundbeck LLC	$229 VYEPTI $229
Pfizer Inc.	$179 ZAVZPRET $166	NURTEC ODT $13
Amgen Inc.	$125 $125
EMD Serono, Inc.	$72 Mavenclad $17	$56
Other	$71 Rystiggo $35	OCREVUS $25	APTIOM $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,015

Research Payments

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD PHD has received 1 research payments totaling $74,999.

Biography

Dr. Katherine Podraza's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She has indicated that her clinical interests include intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), women's health issues, and neurostimulation. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California. Dr. Podraza studied medicine at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. In addition to English, she speaks Polish. She is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Podraza's practice in Mystic, CT is open to new patients as reported by Hartford Healthcare.