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Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP

Accepting New Patients
(Whitney Anne Potharla, APNP)
Specializes in: Family Medicine
Professional interests include: calcium metabolism disorder, diabetes management, thyroid problems, and more.
W129 N7055 Northfield Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP is a nurse in Milwaukee, WI specializing in family medicine. Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.

View Provider's Full Profile (262) 253-5400

Office Locations

8850 William Coffey Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Medical College of Wisconsin

W129 N7055 Northfield Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 253-5400
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Some issues Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
  • Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
  • Goiter
  • Thyroid nodule
  • Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood tests
diabetes management

In 2013, Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP had a list price for blood tests, and diabetes management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. 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

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 22
Female 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 70
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated as a nurse in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 73
lab tests 73
preventive care 29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 21
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2017 were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated as a nurse in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 165
lab tests 165
preventive care 60

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 32
Female 41
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 60
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2018 were diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 74
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 75
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 32
Female 91
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 52
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 41
Dementia 9
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 223

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 49
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 170
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 13
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 55
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated as a nurse in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 73
doctor visit 191
lab tests 73
preventive care 31

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 39
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 63
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 37
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated as a nurse in Milwaukee, WI during 2023 were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

diabetes management 40
doctor visit 243
lab tests 40
preventive care 14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 33
Female 164
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 14
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, osteoperosis, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 73
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated as a nurse in Milwaukee, WI were lab tests, diabetes management and preventive care.

diabetes management 87
doctor visit 193
lab tests 87
preventive care 33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP.

Gender
Male 28
Female 76
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 82
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 3
75 to 84 22
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 52

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 33
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 51
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Cancer 7
Dementia 2

Education & Training

She is certified by the Family Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Board Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network
FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC
THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 131 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Whitney A. Potharla, MSN, APNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI. 

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Biography

Ms. Whitney Potharla is a specialist in family medicine in Menomonee Falls, WI and Milwaukee, WI. Areas of particular interest for Ms. Potharla include calcium metabolism disorder, diabetes management, and thyroid problems. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Ms. Potharla is professionally affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network. Her practice in Menomonee Falls, WI is open to new patients as reported by Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network.

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