Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > IA Providers > Family Physicians & Family Medicine Specialists

Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP

(880 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine and General Practice

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, osteoporosis, bone problems, and more.

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 356-2223

Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP is a nurse in Iowa City, IA specializing in family medicine and general practice. Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Some issues Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP 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	106
lab tests	8

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breathing treatment	11
doctor visit	206
lab tests	23
preventive care	17
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	196
lab tests	26
preventive care	20
vaccines	22

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	82

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

blood draw	61
doctor visit	93

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	11
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

blood draw	264
diabetes management	45
doctor visit	485
lab tests	84
preventive care	109
vaccines	37

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP treated as a nurse in Iowa City, IA were blood draw, preventive care, diabetes management and lab tests.

blood draw	162
diabetes management	45
doctor visit	217
lab tests	37
preventive care	52
vaccines	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP.

**Gender**
Female	32
Male	12

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	12
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	8
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	3
Dementia	1

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Missouri.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 880 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

4.66

Overall Rating

(880 Ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Cathy J. Hostettler, ARNP, FNP, DNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$80 VRAYLAR $80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$65 JARDIANCE $65
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$21 AREXVY $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$167

Biography

Ms. Cathy Hostettler's areas of specialization are general practice and family medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: osteoporosis and rehabilitation. She is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care. Ms. Hostettler is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients.