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Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP

(Kathleen Joyce Neimann, N.P.)

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Specializes in: Addiction, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)
Professional interests include: addictions
725 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118

Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP is an addiction specialist in Boston, MA specializing in addiction, internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine and EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

725 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118

Address:

801 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA

Some issues Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP can help you with:

Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP treated as an addiction specialist in Boston, MA were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

diabetes management 25
lab tests 36
preventive care 25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP.

Gender
Male 4
Female 7
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 7
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 16
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 10
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She has a state license in Massachusetts.

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kathleen J. Neimann, NP, MSN, AGPCNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Boston Medical Center
Boston University School of Medicine
EVANS MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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Biography

Ms. Kathleen Neimann's area of specialization is geriatrics (elderly care). She is affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.

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