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Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP

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Specializes in: Addiction, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Family Medicine
Professional interests include: addictions
725 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118

Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP is an addiction specialist in Boston, MA specializing in addiction, internal medicine (adult medicine) and family medicine. Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine and EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

725 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118

Some issues Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP can help you with:

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:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP treated as an addiction specialist in Boston, MA were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

diabetes management 24
doctor visit 63
lab tests 29
preventive care 24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP.

Gender
Male 17
Female 22
Ethnicity
Black / African American 19
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 6
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 17
65 to 74 6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP treated were hypertension, depression, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 25
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 5
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia 1

Education & Training

She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ms. Annie Lee Potter, NP, MSN, MPH, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine
EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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Biography

Ms. Annie Potter's specialty is family medicine. Her professional affiliations include Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.

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