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Dr. Joanne Levin, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease

SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Professional interests include: tuberculosis (TB), diarrhea, lyme disease, and more.

15 Atwood Drive Suite 201
Northampton, MA 01060

(413) 582-9186

Dr. Joanne Levin, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Northampton, MA specializing in adult infectious disease. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Joanne Levin, MD is affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital and CD PRACTICE ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

15 Atwood Drive Suite 201
Northampton, MA 01060

Address:

15 Straw Avenue
Florence, MA 01062

Some issues Dr. Joanne Levin, MD can help you with:

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News

“At Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, there has also been a notable increase in patients over the past month, according to Dr. Joanne Levin, the hospital's medical director of infection...”—"COVID cases trending up in area, though levels still lower than last year", Daily Hampshire Gazette, September 2023

“In contrast, Dr. Joanne Levin, infection prevention medical director at Cooley Dickinson, said the Northampton hospital has seen a drop in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, as well as a lower...”—"Greater Springfield sees spike in COVID cases", Mass Live, February 2023

“NORTHAMPTON - There's both good and bad news about the future of the pandemic, according to Dr. Joanne Levin, medical director of infection prevention at Cooley Dickinson Health Care (CDHC).”—"Throughout pandemic, Cooley Dickinson maintains quality of care", The Reminder, February 2022

doctor visit	86
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	87
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
preventive care	10
vaccines	10

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	108
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

doctor visit	120
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

doctor visit	93
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	11
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

doctor visit	125
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	11
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

doctor visit	66
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	119
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joanne Levin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanne Levin, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Northampton, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	101
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
preventive care	10
vaccines	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanne Levin, MD.

**Gender**
Female	35
Male	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joanne Levin, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joanne Levin, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Joanne Levin, MD graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She completed residency at Rhode Island Hospital. She is certified by the Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Residency: Rhode Island Hospital

Board Certification: Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joanne Levin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cooley Dickinson Hospital

CD PRACTICE ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanne Levin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Products, LP	$266 PREZISTA $117	INTELENCE $99	PREZCOBIX $50
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$154 SUSTIVA $79	REYATAZ $62	$14
ViiV Healthcare Company	$154 TRIUMEQ $91	TIVICAY $63
AbbVie, Inc.	$143 Viekira $83	Kaletra $32	Lupron $17	Androgel $12
Gilead Sciences Inc	$85 $85
Other	$137 COMPLERA $57	ISENTRESS $30	INTELENCE $14	MYCAMINE $11	TSPOT TB TEST $10	Other $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$667
Education	$272

Biography

Dr. Joanne Levin practices adult infectious disease. Her areas of expertise include the following: diarrhea, hepatitis, and pneumonia. Dr. Levin is professionally affiliated with Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Rhode Island Hospital.

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