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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD in 2018
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.
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Dr. Brandon Pope, MD is a neurologist in Highlands Ranch, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Brandon Pope, MD is affiliated with University of Colorado Health (UCHealth), UCHealth Neurology Clinic - Inverness and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.
1500 Park Central Drive
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
175 Inverness Drive W Suite 300
Englewood, CO 80112
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
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:
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.
Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.
Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.
Risk factors for stroke include:
There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.
Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.
Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:
-Disorientation or confusion
-Difficulty speaking
-Difficulty walking
-Impaired vision
-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
-Severe headaches
When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.
Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.
Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.
Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.
If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.
Hypertension | 75 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
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 |
The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated as a neurologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD for Medicare patients.
hospital care | 72 |
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inpatient care | 72 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD.
Male | 31 |
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Female | 32 |
Non-Hispanic White | 48 |
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Black | 0 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Asian | 0 |
Other | 0 |
Native American | 0 |
From 65 to 74 | 29 |
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From 75 to 84 | 15 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
Hypertension | 75 |
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High Cholesterol | 68 |
Stroke | 43 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 52 |
Depression | 40 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 52 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 19 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 0 |
Heart Failure | 25 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 32 |
Dementia | 32 |
Cancer | 0 |
The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated as a neurologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 39 |
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hospital care | 93 |
inpatient care | 93 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD.
Male | 42 |
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Female | 65 |
From 65 to 74 | 46 |
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From 75 to 84 | 36 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
Hypertension | 70 |
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High Cholesterol | 67 |
Stroke | 42 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 51 |
Depression | 43 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 50 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoperosis | 16 |
Atrial Fibrilation | 22 |
Heart Failure | 23 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 18 |
Diabetes | 25 |
Dementia | 29 |
Cancer | 18 |
The top procedures that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated as a neurologist in Highlands Ranch, CO during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 72 |
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hospital care | 95 |
inpatient care | 95 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated as a neurologist in Highlands Ranch, CO were hospital care and inpatient care.
doctor visit | 56 |
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hospital care | 86 |
inpatient care | 86 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon Pope, MD.
Male | 8 |
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Female | 10 |
Black / African American | 0 |
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Asian / Pacific Islander | 0 |
Non-Hispanic White | 5 |
Hispanic | 0 |
Native American / Alaskan Native | 0 |
Other | 0 |
75 to 84 | 5 |
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85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 0 |
65 to 74 | 8 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon Pope, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
Hypertension | 24 |
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High Cholesterol | 15 |
Stroke | 9 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 11 |
Depression | 9 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 11 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 3 |
Heart Failure | 5 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 2 |
Diabetes | 6 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 2 |
Cancer | 2 |
Dementia | 6 |
Dr. Brandon Pope, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Licensed In: Colorado
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Dr. Brandon Pope's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Pope's areas of expertise include the following: tremors, migraine, and stroke. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for his residency. He is affiliated with the University of Colorado Health (UCHealth).