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Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN

(Kimberly Currier, APRN)
Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease), Gastroenterology (Digestive System) and Nutrition
Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, and more.
1211 21st Avenue South Suite 514
Nashville, TN 37232

Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN is a nurse in Nashville, TN specializing in hepatology (liver disease), gastroenterology (digestive system) and nutrition. Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

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Office Locations

1211 21st Avenue S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 936-2000
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Vanderbilt Health

1211 21st Avenue South Suite 514
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 936-1288
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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 936-3000
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Some issues Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 54
hospital care 781
inpatient care 781

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 72
hospital care 879
inpatient care 879

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 107
Female 116
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 202
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 45
Dementia 9
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 64
hospital care 699
inpatient care 699

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 77
Female 79
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2014

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 38
Dementia 9
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 80
hospital care 544
inpatient care 544

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 162
Female 152
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 268
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 120
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2015

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 133
hospital care 711
inpatient care 711

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 101
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 65
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 34
Dementia 19
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 202
gastrointestinal procedures 21
hospital care 513
inpatient care 513

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 98
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 179
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 32
Dementia 17
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 183
hospital care 526
inpatient care 526

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 114
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 190
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2018

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 62
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 33
Dementia 21
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 162
hospital care 576
inpatient care 576

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 101
Female 111
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2019

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 70
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 36
Dementia 26
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 166
hospital care 331
inpatient care 331

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 89
Female 104
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 67
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 30
Dementia 15
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 192
hospital care 459
inpatient care 459

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 90
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 174
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2021

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 33
Dementia 22
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 166
hospital care 373
inpatient care 373

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 90
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 162
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN in 2022

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 33
Dementia 12
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated as a nurse in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

doctor visit 134
gastrointestinal procedures 21
hospital care 581
inpatient care 581

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN.

Gender
Male 93
Female 100
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 165
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74
65 to 74 76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 15
Dementia 14
Cancer 17

Education & Training

She is certified by the Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Tennessee.

Board Certification: Board Certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center (2001)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 154 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Kimberly A. Currier, MSN, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN. 

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Biography

Ms. Kimberly Currier specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system), nutrition, and hepatology (liver disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), hepatobiliary disorders, and nutritional deficiencies. She is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Ms. Currier is rated highly by her patients.

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