Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2019 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.
11 |
Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP is a nurse in Tomball, TX specializing in family medicine. Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.
14211 FM 2920 Road Suite 110
Tomball, TX 77377
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 11 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 11 |
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She has a state license in Texas.
Licensed In: Texas
Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Mrs. Candice April Munchrath, NP, FNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$283
AREXVY $163 |
BEXSERO $120 |
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AbbVie Inc. |
$250
UBRELVY $125 |
VRAYLAR $106 |
QULIPTA $20 |
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Amgen Inc. |
$230
Repatha $230 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$160
FARXIGA $143 |
$17 |
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Lilly USA, LLC |
$134
MOUNJARO $97 |
JARDIANCE $37 |
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Other |
$581
DUPIXENT $124 |
JARDIANCE $108 |
VAPOTHERM $66 |
TITAN $56 |
Wegovy $35 |
Other $191 |
Food and Beverage | $1,639 |
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Ms. Candice Munchrath is a specialist in family medicine. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Tomball, TX.