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Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: heart problems

911 Bypass Road
Pikeville, KY 41501

(606) 430-2201

Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN is a nurse in Pikeville, KY specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and family medicine. Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center and PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

911 Bypass Road
Pikeville, KY 41501

Some issues Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

doctor visit	45
lab tests	84

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	37
hospital care	54
inpatient care	55
lab tests	34

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	22
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	55
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	33
hospital care	20
inpatient care	21
stress testing	33

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	50
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	185
doctor visit	66
hospital care	80
inpatient care	69
outpatient care	11
stress testing	185

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	163

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	15
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	49
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	28
doctor visit	129
hospital care	62
inpatient care	63
stress testing	28

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	53
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

cardiac procedures	26
doctor visit	285
hospital care	30
inpatient care	31
stress testing	26

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	169

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	41
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	62
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	350
hospital care	63
inpatient care	64
stress testing	13

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	202

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	34
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

doctor visit	868
hospital care	33
inpatient care	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Pikeville, KY were lab tests, stress testing, cardiac procedures and hospital care.

cardiac procedures	57
doctor visit	257
hospital care	49
inpatient care	48
lab tests	59
outpatient care	11
stress testing	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	33
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	12
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Cancer	6
Dementia	5

Education & Training

She has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Pikeville Medical Center

PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Laura N. Belcher, ARNP, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$253 LEQVIO $164	ENTRESTO $89
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$166 ELIQUIS $125	CAMZYOS $41
Boston Scientific Corporation	$94 LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $21	WATCHMAN Access System $19	$54
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$86 LifeVest $86
Abbott Laboratories	$82 CardioMEMS $82
Other	$422 Injectafer $66	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $52	TAGRISSO $37	JARDIANCE $35	VYNDAQEL $35	Other $197

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,104

Biography

Ms. Laura Belcher's specialties are family medicine and cardiology (heart disease). She practices in Pikeville, KY. In her practice, she is particularly interested in heart problems. She is professionally affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center.