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Kara F. Strippoli, PA

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Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease)

Professional interests include: lung issues, asthma

2543 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514

(203) 230-4160

Kara F. Strippoli, PA is in Hamden, CT specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease). Kara F. Strippoli, PA is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) and NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2543 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514

Address:

4a Devine Street
North Haven, CT 06473

Some issues Kara F. Strippoli, PA can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

blood draw	10

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	67
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	57
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	318
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	279
vaccines	13

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

blood draw	19
doctor visit	325
pulmonary testing	274

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	46
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

blood draw	60
doctor visit	354
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	335
vaccines	15

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	20
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

blood draw	25
doctor visit	222
pulmonary testing	161

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	577
pulmonary testing	487

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kara F. Strippoli, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kara F. Strippoli, PA treated as in Hamden, CT were pulmonary testing, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	360
preventive care	15
pulmonary testing	307
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kara F. Strippoli, PA.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	7
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kara F. Strippoli, PA From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kara F. Strippoli, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	25
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	6

Education & Training

She has a state license in Connecticut.

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kara F. Strippoli, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)

NORTHEAST MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Kara F. Strippoli, PA appears to accept the following insurance providers: Neighborhood Health Plan, MagnaCare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Magellan Health Services, BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL), EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY), OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY) and VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Kara F. Strippoli, PA accepts the following insurance providers:

Neighborhood Health Plan

MagnaCare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Magellan Health Services

BEACON HEALTH OPTIONS (BEHAVIORAL)

EVERNORTH (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

OPTUM (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ONLY)

VA COMMUNITY CARE NETWORK

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Biography

Ms. Kara Strippoli appears to be affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. Ms. Strippoli obtained a license to practice in Connecticut. You are open to request or schedule a virtual visit with Ms. Strippoli.