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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD in 2019
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension.
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Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD is a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
610 W 158th Street
New York, NY 10032
610 West 158th Street
City of New York, NY 10032
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in New York, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and dementia.
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Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed residency at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rebecca Leeds, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), 1199SEIU, EmblemHealth, MultiPlan, MagnaCare, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare and RiverSpring.
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Dr. Rebecca Leeds' area of specialization is family medicine. She is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.