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Mr. Richard Miller, PA

(35 Ratings)

Professional interests include: chronic illness, acid reflux (GERD), headache, and more.

1265 36th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

(772) 567-6340

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1265 36th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Some issues Mr. Richard Miller, PA can help you with:

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.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

blood draw	38
doctor visit	238
lab tests	21
preventive care	25
vaccines	26

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	16
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

blood draw	53
doctor visit	370
lab tests	24

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	45
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

doctor visit	2310
hip imaging	23
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	215
spinal procedures	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	153
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
vaccines	216
vascular procedures	22
X-rays	194

**Gender**
Male	1352
Female	1800

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3048
Black	32
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1214
From 75 to 84	1124
85 and over	718
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

doctor visit	2174
musculoskeletal imaging	56
preventive care	175
spinal procedures	39
thoracic (chest) imaging	250
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
vaccines	176
vascular procedures	28
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	29
X-rays	345

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	846

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1430
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	584
From 75 to 84	509
85 and over	346
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	565
Female	726

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1233
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	493
From 75 to 84	468
85 and over	284
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	32
chronic care	67
doctor visit	2059
musculoskeletal imaging	61
preventive care	142
thoracic (chest) imaging	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
vaccines	143
vascular procedures	15
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	25
X-rays	86

**Gender**
Male	585
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1149
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	454
85 and over	243
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	14
chronic care	477
doctor visit	1947
musculoskeletal imaging	33
preventive care	178
spinal procedures	10
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
vaccines	179
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	23
X-rays	58

**Gender**
Male	527
Female	571

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	203
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	18
chronic care	444
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1712
ear procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	106
vaccines	107
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	18
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	460
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	871
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	173
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

chronic care	33
doctor visit	2115
preventive care	3

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Mr. Richard Miller, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mr. Richard Miller, PA treated as in Vero Beach, FL were chronic care, X-rays, vaccines and preventive care.

abdominal imaging	25
blood draw	45
cardiac procedures	27
chronic care	206
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1671
ear procedures	13
hip imaging	23
lab tests	22
musculoskeletal imaging	42
preventive care	132
spinal procedures	23
thoracic (chest) imaging	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vaccines	149
vascular procedures	21
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	24
X-rays	164

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard Miller, PA.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	914
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	202
75 to 84	342
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	379

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mr. Richard Miller, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mr. Richard Miller, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He is certified by the Physician Assistant and has a state license in Florida.

Board Certification: Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mr. Richard Miller, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Indian River Hosp Primary Care Vero Beach

INDIAN RIVER HEALTH SERVICES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Mr. Richard Miller, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mr. Richard Miller, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Vero Beach, FL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Mr. Richard Miller, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$94 $94
Pfizer Inc.	$16 NURTEC ODT $16

**Types of Payments**
Education	$94
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Mr. Richard Miller's areas of expertise include the following: depression, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and internal medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Mr. Miller is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.