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Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN

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Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: women's health issues, depression, anxiety, and more.
1216 S Indiana Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526

Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN is a nurse in Goshen, IN specializing in family medicine. Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN is affiliated with Goshen Health.

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Office Locations

Goshen Health

1216 S Indiana Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8883
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2824 Elkhart Road
Goshen, IN 46526
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Some issues Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN can help you with:

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.

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.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2013 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 341
doctor visit 650
lab tests 77
preventive care 67
vaccines 67

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 83
Female 253
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 105
85 and over 64
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 34
Dementia 6
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 158
lab tests 15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 53
Female 87
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 12
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 186
lab tests 17

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 112
Female 196
Age
From 65 to 74 140
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 38
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 15
doctor visit 190
lab tests 21
thoracic (chest) imaging 11
X-rays 11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 69
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 18
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 26
Dementia 7
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
doctor visit 226
lab tests 52
thoracic (chest) imaging 14
X-rays 14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 67
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 175
lab tests 31

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 64
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 16
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 18
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 146
lab tests 31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 62
Female 92
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 18
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 105

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 42
Female 67
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 17
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2021 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 49
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 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 37

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 21
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 37
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 35

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 13
Female 34
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated as a nurse in Goshen, IN were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

blood draw 125
doctor visit 176
lab tests 34
preventive care 67
thoracic (chest) imaging 12
vaccines 67
X-rays 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN.

Gender
Male 54
Female 104
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 45
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 15
75 to 84 38
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 2
Cancer 4

Education & Training

She has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mrs. Laura Wheeler, FNP, DNP, NP, RN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Goshen Health

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Biography

Ms. Laura Wheeler's area of specialization is family medicine. Ms. Wheeler's areas of expertise include diabetes management, depression, and internal medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Goshen Health.

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