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2013 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM is an addiction specialist in Bolivar, MO specializing in addiction, family medicine and general practice. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital, CITIZENS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE and OZARKS RESOURCE GROUP.
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, depression and chronic kidney disease.
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
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| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated as an addiction specialist in Bolivar, MO during 2016 were chronic care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM for Medicare patients.
| chronic care | 83 |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.
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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 Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated as an addiction specialist in Bolivar, MO during 2017 were chronic care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM for Medicare patients.
| chronic care | 129 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
| 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 Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated as an addiction specialist in Bolivar, MO were chronic care.
| chronic care | 106 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.
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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 | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. He is certified by the Addiction Medicine - Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center
Board Certification: Addiction Medicine - Board Certified
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 46 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM from all over the web to help you find the right in Bolivar, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kurt R. Bravata, MD, FASAM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,708
FARXIGA $614 |
SYMBICORT $248 |
BREZTRI $234 |
MOVANTIK $119 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $108 |
Other $385 |
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$1,162
EMBEDA $178 |
ZAVZPRET $152 |
ELIQUIS $129 |
EUCRISA $102 |
FLECTOR PATCH $90 |
Other $512 |
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$1,049
RYBELSUS $361 |
Ozempic $260 |
Victoza $172 |
NovoLog $103 |
Tresiba $61 |
Other $93 |
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$766
STEGLATRO $175 |
DULERA $120 |
JANUMET XR $119 |
BELSOMRA $74 |
STEGLUJAN $62 |
Other $216 |
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$740
Vivitrol $438 |
Vivitrol 380 mg $256 |
Aristada 1064mg $47 |
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$7,843
VRAYLAR $448 |
Trintellix $435 |
NURTEC ODT $345 |
Repatha $288 |
JARDIANCE $265 |
Other $6,062 |
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| $231 | |
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Dr. Kurt Bravata specializes in general practice, family medicine, and addiction and practices in Buffalo, MO, Bolivar, MO, and Pleasant Hope, MO. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Bravata's clinical interests: primary care, minor surgery, and joint injections. He is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine and a graduate of Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center's residency program. He is affiliated with Citizens Memorial Hospital.