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Dr. Meen Misra, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

GSVM Medical College

Professional interests include: bronchitis, urinary tract infection (UTI), asthma, and more.

12221 North Mopac Expressway 2nd Floor South Wing
Austin, TX 78758

(512) 901-1111

Dr. Meen Misra, MD is an internist in Austin, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from GSVM Medical College. Dr. Meen Misra, MD is affiliated with St. David's HealthCare, St. David's North Austin Medical Center, Austin Diagnostic Clinic, Texas Medical Association, Williamson County Medical Society, American College of Physicians- ASIM and THE AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

12221 North Mopac Expressway 2nd Floor South Wing
Austin, TX 78758

Some issues Dr. Meen Misra, MD can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

blood draw	443
diabetes management	104
doctor visit	689
hospital care	219
inpatient care	220
lab tests	1606
preventive care	343
thyroid function tests	130
vaccines	77

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	371
Black	38
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	71
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

blood draw	474
diabetes management	115
doctor visit	722
hospital care	587
inpatient care	546
lab tests	1590
outpatient care	41
preventive care	373
thyroid function tests	141
vaccines	86

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	45
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	103
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

blood draw	686
diabetes management	174
doctor visit	1047
hospital care	313
inpatient care	314
lab tests	2514
preventive care	746
thyroid function tests	294
vaccines	288

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	980

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1098
Black	102
Hispanic	122
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	544
From 75 to 84	464
85 and over	198
Less than 65	190

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

blood draw	770
diabetes management	278
doctor visit	1058
lab tests	3151
preventive care	878
thyroid function tests	392
vaccines	251

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	32
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	64
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

blood draw	711
diabetes management	247
doctor visit	926
lab tests	2991
preventive care	774
thyroid function tests	411
vaccines	200

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	35
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	67
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

blood draw	684
diabetes management	241
doctor visit	883
lab tests	2645
preventive care	707
thyroid function tests	365
vaccines	164

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	433

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	39
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	95
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

blood draw	754
diabetes management	258
doctor visit	865
lab tests	2927
preventive care	746
thyroid function tests	440
vaccines	100

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	32
Hispanic	39
Asian	16
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	83
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

blood draw	587
diabetes management	225
doctor visit	837
lab tests	2489
preventive care	590
thyroid function tests	369
vaccines	46

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	34
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	91
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

blood draw	1219
diabetes management	486
doctor visit	1604
lab tests	5558
preventive care	1151
thyroid function tests	834

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meen Misra, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Meen Misra, MD treated as an internist in Austin, TX were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	703
diabetes management	236
doctor visit	960
hospital care	373
inpatient care	360
lab tests	2842
outpatient care	41
preventive care	705
thyroid function tests	376
vaccines	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meen Misra, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	35
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	410
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	43
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	77
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meen Misra, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Meen Misra, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Meen Misra, MD graduated from GSVM Medical College. She completed residency at Chicago Medical School. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: GSVM Medical College

Residency: Chicago Medical School

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Meen Misra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. David's HealthCare

St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Texas Medical Association

Williamson County Medical Society

American College of Physicians- ASIM

THE AUSTIN DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Meen Misra, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$320 BREO $106	ANORO $87	SHINGRIX $67	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $40	AREXVY $20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$280 JANUMET XR $70	NON-PRODUCT $64	PNEUMOVAX 23 $50	BELSOMRA $22	GARDASIL9 $11	Other $63
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$152 Vesicare $133	Myrbetriq $19
Pfizer Inc.	$122 ELIQUIS $88	ZYVOX $13	DUAVEE $11	TYGACIL $11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$89 SYMBICORT $45	CRESTOR $27	FARXIGA $17
Other	$467 Vascepa $48	PROCLAIM $44	Dymista $35	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $32	DALIRESP $32	Other $276

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,431

Biography

Dr. Meen Misra is affiliated with Austin Diagnostic Clinic. Her education and training includes medical school at GSVM Medical College and residency at Chicago Medical School.