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Abraham I. Sender, PA

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-1158

Abraham I. Sender, PA is in Burlington, VT specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Abraham I. Sender, PA is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401

Some issues Abraham I. Sender, PA can help you with:

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.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	293
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
pulmonary testing	58

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	254
hospital care	284
inpatient care	284
pulmonary testing	52

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	102

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	11
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	231
hospital care	264
inpatient care	264
pulmonary testing	55

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	220

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	22
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	221
pulmonary testing	59

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	64
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	189
pulmonary testing	63

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	157
pulmonary testing	16

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	230
pulmonary testing	27

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	294
pulmonary testing	19

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	13
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

doctor visit	289
pulmonary testing	23

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

doctor visit	329
pulmonary testing	24

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	19
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Abraham I. Sender, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Abraham I. Sender, PA treated as in Burlington, VT were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	251
hospital care	236
inpatient care	236
pulmonary testing	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Abraham I. Sender, PA.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	69
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	49
85 and over	9
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Abraham I. Sender, PA From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Abraham I. Sender, PA treated were chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and asthma.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	37
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	10
Dementia	0

Education & Training

This provider completed residency at Physician Careers. This provider is certified by the National Certification Council of Physician Assist and has a state license in Vermont.

Residency: Physician Careers

Board Certification: National Certification Council of Physician Assist

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Abraham I. Sender, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

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.

Abraham I. Sender, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, CIGNA Lifesource, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Abraham I. Sender, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

CIGNA Lifesource

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Delta Dental

Humana

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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Biography

Abraham Sender's area of specialization is pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Abraham Sender's areas of expertise include the following: cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. Abraham Sender is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. Abraham Sender takes Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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