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Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C

Accepting New Patients

(52 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures

9555 Upland Lane N Tria Orthopedics at Park Nicollet Maple Grove
Maple Grove, MN 55369

(952) 831-8742

Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C is in Bloomington, MN specializing in spine surgery.

Office Locations

Address:

8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

Address:

9555 Upland Lane N Tria Orthopedics at Park Nicollet Maple Grove
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Some issues Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	79
spinal procedures	8
X-rays	13

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	86
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	9

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	95
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	32

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	105

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	92

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	107

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	14
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	115

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	14

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C treated as in Bloomington, MN were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, X-rays and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	107
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	34
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C.

**Gender**
Female	51
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	12
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	3

Education & Training

She is certified by the NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Minnesota.

Board Certification: NCCPA-Ntl Comm on Cert of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Minnesota

Ratings & Reviews

Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 52 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C from all over the web to help you find the right in Bloomington, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Catherine Pandiscio, PA-C. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$209 Intracept $209

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$209

Biography

Ms. Cate Pandiscio is a specialist in spine surgery in Maple Grove, MN and Bloomington, MN. Clinical interests for Ms. Pandiscio include spine surgery procedures and musculoskeletal problems. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact Ms. Pandiscio's office in.