Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2017 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC.
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Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC is a nurse in Corning, NY specializing in wound care, family medicine and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC is affiliated with Guthrie and PONS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PLLC.
1 Guthrie Drive
Corning, NY 14830
300 Meridian Centre Boulevard Suite 320
Rochester, NY 14618
Pressure Ulcers (Bedsores)
Commonly referred to as bedsores, pressure ulcers or pressure sores are areas of injured skin that result from staying in one position for a long period of time. Being bedridden or confined to a wheelchair puts a person at a high risk of developing such sores. The most commonly affected sites are the buttocks, hips, lower back, shoulder blade and spine areas, and backs of arms and legs. A pressure ulcer typically starts out as tender, reddish skin and may turn into a shallow wound that appears like a blister. At the next stage, it becomes a deep wound with yellowish dead tissue and some exposed fat. The most severe pressure ulcers are large wounds with dark dead tissue and exposed muscle or bone. Early detection and treatment are crucial as ulcers tend to develop rapidly and cause infections that could eventually lead to organ failure.
Mild sores may heal on their own when pressure on the affected area is reduced. This can be accomplished by simply repositioning the body every hour. If the sores are painful or infected, medications such as pain relievers and antibiotics may be prescribed. Cleaning the wound and changing dressings regularly also help the healing process. Severe pressure ulcers, on the other hand, may require surgery, which involves removal of any damaged, infected, or dead tissue and closing the wound. Wound closure can be achieved either by stitching the skin edges together or by using a flap of the patient's own tissue.
If a patient needs to have pressure ulcer surgery, they will likely be on bedrest for a few weeks to allow the wound to heal completely. The patient and their family members will be given instructions on positioning and transfer techniques to help keep pressure off the wound. When the doctor thinks the patient is ready, he or she will give the patient special exercises to help them regain their range of motion. To prevent the recurrence of ulcers, patients or their caregivers should be diligent about changing positions regularly, observing for early signs of new pressure sores, and replacing any worn-out mattresses or cushions.
Volume of procedures performed by Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC treated as a nurse in Corning, NY were nursing home care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
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She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Family Nurse Practitioner) Wound Care Certified by NAWCO and has a state license in New York.
Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center (Family Nurse Practitioner) Wound Care Certified by NAWCO
Licensed In: New York
Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Karin Gaul, FNP, FNP-BCWCCDWC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ms. Karin Gaul is a specialist in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, family medicine, and wound care. In Ms. Gaul's practice, she is particularly interested in diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers (bedsores), and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy. She is professionally affiliated with Guthrie. She has an open panel in Corning, NY according to Guthrie.