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Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: back pain, musculoskeletal problems, spine problems

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO

(573) 882-2663

Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS is in Columbia, MO specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care and THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI.

Office Locations

Address:

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO

Address:

1100 Virginia Avenue
Columbia, MO 65212

Some issues Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	93

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	262

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	13
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	211

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	432

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	15
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	344

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	12
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

doctor visit	448

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	13
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

doctor visit	434

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	11
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

doctor visit	289

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

doctor visit	547
spinal procedures	5

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS treated as in Columbia, MO were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	346
minimally invasive procedures	10
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	166
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	20
Less than 65	87
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	4
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Missouri.

Board Certification: American Nurses Credentialing Center

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Missouri Health Care

THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Laura Lisa Billings, AHCNS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$92 PROCLAIM $92
Ethicon US, LLC	$24 STRATAFIX $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$115

Biography

Ms. Laura Billings' areas of expertise consist of back pain, spine problems, and musculoskeletal problems. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Missouri Health Care. She welcomes new patients at her office inColumbia, MO as reported by University of Missouri Health Care.