Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO for Medicare patients.
188 |
Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO is a general practitioner in Jefferson Hills, PA specializing in general practice and family medicine. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), FAMILY PRACTICE MEDICAL ASSOCIATE SOUTH INC and Family Practice Medical Associates South.
1200 Brooks Lane Suite 290
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:
Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:
Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.
In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 188 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 188 |
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Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. She completed residency at Forbes Family Medicine. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2018)
Residency: Forbes Family Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 196 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Jefferson Hills, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Rebecca Riemer-Sander, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Novo Nordisk Inc |
$155
Ozempic $28 |
RYBELSUS $27 |
$100 |
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AbbVie Inc. |
$23
LINZESS $23 |
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Edwards Lifesciences Corporation |
$22
$22 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$19
NURTEC ODT $19 |
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Corium, LLC |
$18
AZSTARYS $18 |
Food and Beverage | $236 |
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Dr. Rebecca Riemer-Sander specializes in general practice and practices in Jefferson Hills, PA. She studied medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Riemer-Sander include gynecological problems, migraine, and depression. Dr. Riemer-Sander has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Riemer-Sander is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN). According to Yext, she is not acceping new patients at this time.