Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD is a pediatrician in Saint Louis, MO specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and adult cardiology. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, SIHF Healthcare, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WashU Medicine.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD.
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD for Medicare patients.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.
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| Atrial Fibrilation | |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD treated were hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.
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| High Cholesterol | |
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| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
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Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rebecca R. Hartog, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
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Dr. Rebecca Hartog's specialties are adult cardiology and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Hartog is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)'s residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Hartog include patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, and pulmonary atresia. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Hartog is conversant in French. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Christian Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. She welcomes new patients at her office inChesterfield, MO as reported by BJC HealthCare.
