i
Loading Page
loading, please wait

Select Year:

Home > CT Providers > Family Physicians & Family Medicine Specialists
placeholder image of provider

Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN

Accepting New Patients

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
130 Division Street
Derby, CT 06418

Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN is a nurse in Derby, CT specializing in family medicine. Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, Northeast Medical Group (NEMG), GRIFFIN FACULTY PHYSICIANS INC and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

View Provider's Full Profile (203) 732-1330

Office Locations

Address:

130 Division Street
Derby, CT 06418

Address:

4 Corporate Drive Suite 394
Shelton, CT 06484

Some issues Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN treated as a nurse in Derby, CT were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration 289
doctor visit 128
hip imaging 30
injections 289
musculoskeletal imaging 147
preventive care 104
spinal procedures 14
vaccines 104
X-rays 154

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN.

Gender
Male 32
Female 65
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 82
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over 8
75 to 84 35
Less than 65 5
65 to 74 39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 34
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 8
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 10
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 1
Cancer 3

Education & Training

She has a state license in Connecticut.

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health
Northeast Medical Group (NEMG)
GRIFFIN FACULTY PHYSICIANS INC
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Ms. Sara Elizabeth Altieri, FNP, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Lilly USA, LLC $112 MOUNJARO
$112
Smith+Nephew, Inc. $93 COLLAGENASE SANTYL
$93
CSL Behring $30 Kcentra
$30
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $235

Biography

Ms. Sara Altieri's specialty is family medicine. Areas of expertise for Ms. Altieri include primary care and musculoskeletal problems. She is affiliated with Northeast Medical Group (NEMG). Her practice in Shelton, CT is open to new patients as reported by Yale New Haven Health.

Family Physicians & Family Medicine Specialists in Nearby Locations

Other Providers in Derby, CT