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Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: headache

3980 Sheridan Drive 6th Floor
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 250-2000

Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP is a nurse in Amherst, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and family medicine. Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP is affiliated with Dent Neurologic Institute and DENT NEUROLOGIC GROUP LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

3980 Sheridan Drive 6th Floor
Amherst, NY 14226

Some issues Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	40

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	56
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

doctor visit	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	49
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

doctor visit	15

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
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

doctor visit	15
injections	20
pain management	20

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	56
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

doctor visit	24
injections	52
nerve block	51
pain management	52

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	32

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

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	52
injections	100
nerve block	86
pain management	100

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22
injections	65
pain management	65

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
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

doctor visit	54
injections	119
pain management	119

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP treated as a nurse in Amherst, NY were pain management, injections and nerve block.

doctor visit	33
injections	71
nerve block	68
pain management	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP.

**Gender**
Male	1
Female	3

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	3
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Board Certified American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dent Neurologic Institute

DENT NEUROLOGIC GROUP LLP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Andrea E. Gunnells, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$514 QULIPTA $261	BOTOX $223	UBRELVY $30
Pfizer Inc.	$266 NURTEC ODT $212	ZAVZPRET $54
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$256 Nuedexta $256
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	$239 Trudhesa $239
UCB, Inc.	$190 Nayzilam $83	Briviact $74	Fintepla $33
Other	$1,003 AJOVY $136	Aimovig $101	VYEPTI $93	LYVISPAH $91	DAYBUE $89	Other $495