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Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), musculoskeletal problems, rehabilitation

3025 Science Park Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 455-6400

Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP is a nurse in Beachwood, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hsp, Beachwood.

Office Locations

Address:

3025 Science Park Drive
Beachwood, OH 44122

Some issues Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP 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	27
nursing home care	70

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	128

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	98
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	61
Cancer	18

doctor visit	69
hospital care	268
inpatient care	268
nursing home care	1637

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	152
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	48
Cancer	16

doctor visit	55
hospital care	477
inpatient care	477
nursing home care	652

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	96
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	43
Dementia	48
Cancer	13

hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
nursing home care	620

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	82
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	44
Cancer	13

doctor visit	44
hospital care	1290
inpatient care	1290
nursing home care	288

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	94
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	40
Cancer	16

hospital care	902
inpatient care	902

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	31
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	54
Dementia	41
Cancer	19

hospital care	998
inpatient care	998

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP treated as a nurse in Beachwood, OH were hospital care, inpatient care and nursing home care.

doctor visit	49
hospital care	747
inpatient care	747
nursing home care	653

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	129
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	55
75 to 84	50
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	28
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She is certified by the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Ohio.

Board Certification: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Joanne Kathleen Bickerton, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hsp, Beachwood

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Biography

Areas of particular interest for Ms. Joanne Bickerton include neuromuscular disorders (nerve & muscle diseases), musculoskeletal problems, and rehabilitation. She is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.