Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD in 2017
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD treated during 2017 were depression.
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Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD is a psychiatrist in Fridley, MN specializing in psychiatry. Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, Allina Health and CHOICES PSYCHOTHERAPY LTD.
520 Osborne Road Ne
Fridley, MN 55432
550 Osborne Road Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55432
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Addictions
Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.
Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.
Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.
Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.
Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:
Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:
Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Fridley, MN were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD treated were depression, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
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He completed residency at Yale University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Psychiatry and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: Yale University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Psychiatry
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Alfredo A. Massa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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Dr. Alfredo Massa is a specialist in psychiatry. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Massa include preventive care, addiction psychiatry, and dual diagnosis. He trained at Maimonides Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with Yale University for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Massa speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.