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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Mequon, WI specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2018 and has 6 years of experience. Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Health, FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC and Froedtert Health.
11430 N Port Washington Road
Mequon, WI 53092
W168 N11237 Western Avenue
Germantown, WI 53022
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:
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.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. It is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention. ADHD may last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than girls, although medical experts are unsure why this is. ADHD symptoms include:
There are three main types of ADHD:
Treatment can include stimulant medications and behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better. In addition to treatment, accommodations at school or work can greatly help people with ADHD improve their productivity and confidence. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most children with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for many. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining focus. These symptoms can cause problems in both careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as learning stress reduction techniques and organization skills. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and thrive in life.
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 Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 28 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 28 |
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Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Natividad Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Family Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2018)
Residency: Natividad Medical Center (2021)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alvin F. Cardona, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Novo Nordisk Inc |
$100
Ozempic $100 |
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Food and Beverage | $100 |
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Dr. Alvin Cardona practices family medicine in Germantown, WI and Mequon, WI. His clinical interests include depression, hypertension (high blood pressure), and asthma. Dr. Cardona is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine and a graduate of Natividad Medical Center's residency program. He is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Health.