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Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Pediatrics

Tufts University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: seasonal allergies, chronic illness, diabetes management, and more.

100 Eileen Dondero Foley Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 436-6115

Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD is an internist in Portsmouth, NH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Office Locations

100 Eileen Dondero Foley Avenue Suite 100
Portsmouth, NH 03801

(603) 436-6115

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1474 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 608-8442

(207) 608-8443

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Some issues Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD can help you with:

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:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

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.

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.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

A1C test

flu shot

By Affordability:

urine tests

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within New Hampshire, Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD performed more A1C test, and flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

preventive care

urinalysis

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Hampshire, Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD performed more preventive care, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2014 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	35
diabetes management	16
doctor visit	89
lab tests	130
preventive care	65
thyroid function tests	14
vaccines	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	152
diabetes management	44
doctor visit	332
lab tests	494
preventive care	199
thyroid function tests	95
vaccines	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	42
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	146
diabetes management	56
doctor visit	463
lab tests	660
preventive care	301
thyroid function tests	86
vaccines	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	252
diabetes management	70
doctor visit	672
lab tests	858
preventive care	428
thyroid function tests	84
vaccines	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	21
Hispanic	13
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	29
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	227
chronic care	35
diabetes management	74
doctor visit	449
lab tests	837
preventive care	368
thyroid function tests	139
vaccines	32

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	26
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	156

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	458

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	30
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	40
doctor visit	555
lab tests	63
preventive care	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	94
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	56
doctor visit	948
lab tests	79
preventive care	56

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	102
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH during 2024 were preventive care, lab tests, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	73
doctor visit	935
lab tests	102
preventive care	114
vaccines	41

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	573
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	103
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated as an internist in Portsmouth, NH were lab tests, preventive care, blood draw and thyroid function tests.

blood draw	162
chronic care	35
diabetes management	53
doctor visit	496
lab tests	402
preventive care	196
thyroid function tests	83
vaccines	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	269
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	105
85 and over	44
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	149

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD From 2014 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. She is certified by the Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maine.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Board Certification: Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maine

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sara Jane Erickson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$361 ANORO $168	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $57	BREO $56	TANZEUM $39	INCRUSE $29	Other $11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$283 FARXIGA $187	SYMBICORT $52	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $31	BYDUREON PEN $13
Akorn Inc.	$267 ZIOPTAN $267
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$216 BELSOMRA $109	NEXPLANON $45	JANUMET XR $25	DULERA $24	$13
Novo Nordisk Inc	$210 Victoza $49	Ozempic $38	Tresiba $31	NovoLog $26	Saxenda $17	Other $50
Other	$1,301 Vascepa $147	SUBLOCADE $99	JARDIANCE $89	PRALUENT $89	Hycofenix $74	Other $802

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,622
Education	$15

Biography

Dr. Sara Erickson's medical specialty is family medicine and general pediatrics. Her areas of expertise include high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), women's health issues, and headache. She is professionally affiliated with Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Dr. Erickson attended medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine.