Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2013 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
23 |
Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. is an allergist and immunologist in Albuquerque, NM specializing in allergy & immunology. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989 and has 35 years of experience.
2509 Virginia Street Ne Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 23 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 21 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 19 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 19 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 24 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 17 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 21 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D..
Male | 11 |
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Female | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 20 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D..
Male | 12 |
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Female | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 40 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 22 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D..
Female | 2 |
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Male | 2 |
Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1989. She has a state license in New Mexico.
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1989)
Licensed In: New Mexico
Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D. from all over the web to help you find the right in Albuquerque, NM.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Jean Abernathy-Carver, M.D.. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$143
FASENRA $100 |
SYMBICORT $43 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$115
NUCALA $115 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$77
BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $77 |
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Shire North American Group Inc |
$75
Cinryze $75 |
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Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$71
Aerospan $71 |
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Other |
$138
Hizentra $50 |
FIRAZYR $44 |
Auvi-Q $44 |
Food and Beverage | $603 |
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Education | $16 |
Dr. Katherine Abernathy-Carver specializes in allergy & immunology. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Abernathy-Carver include asthma and allergies. She graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.