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Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN

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(Carol Drescher, NP)

(37 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology, General Practice and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: neurorehabilitation, stroke, seizures, and more.

4420 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 784-1097

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is a null in Raleigh, NC specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is affiliated with UNC Health and UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex.

Office Locations

4420 Lake Boone Trail Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27607

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Some issues Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2012 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

nursing home care	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	11
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	49
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
lab tests	33

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1595
lab tests	830

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	416
Female	770

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	474
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	28
Less than 65	700

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2065
lab tests	141

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	335
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	18
Less than 65	404

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	872

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	204
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	14
Less than 65	273

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1098

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	143
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	157

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	195

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	233

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated as a null in Raleigh, NC were lab tests, nursing home care, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	707
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	334
nursing home care	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	114
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	174
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	7
Less than 65	148
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

She is certified by the Nursing-Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: Nursing-Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (2014)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

UNC Health Medical Group UNC Health Rex

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, AmeriHealth Caritas, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Carolina Complete Health, Liberty Advantage, Contigo Health, Veterans Affairs, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, CHAMPVA, Centene, Group Health Plan (GHP), MedCost PPO, FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans, North Carolina State Health Plan, Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health), BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network), FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct, Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026), Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2), BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN)), Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2), Meritain Health, an Aetna Company, Longevity Health Plan I-SNP and Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

AmeriHealth Caritas

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)

MedCost

UnitedHealthcare

Carolina Complete Health

Liberty Advantage

Contigo Health

Veterans Affairs

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

CHAMPVA

Centene

Group Health Plan (GHP)

MedCost PPO

FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company Group Health Plans

North Carolina State Health Plan

Atlantic (Packaging) Corporation, Inc. (administered by Lucent Health)

BCBSNC Blue Home with UNC Health Alliance (Blue Home with Novant Health is out of network)

FirstCarolinaCare FirstMedicare Direct

Contigo Health Plan (WakeMed employees only) (out-of-network beginning January 1, 2026)

Aetna Premier Care Network Plus (APCN+) (Tier 2)

BCBSNC Group Health Plans (except for Blue High Performance Network (BlueHPN))

Aetna Whole Health (Tier 2)

Meritain Health, an Aetna Company

Longevity Health Plan I-SNP

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 37 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Carol Ann Drescher, DNP, APRN. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$116 ULTOMIRIS $116
Lilly USA, LLC	$81 AMYVID $62	REYVOW $20
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$31 NUPLAZID $31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$25 ANDEXXA $25
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.	$21 ONGENTYS $21
Other	$33 VYVGART HYTRULO $20	Leqembi $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$308

Biography

Ms. Carol Drescher works as a general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). In Ms. Drescher's practice, she is particularly interested in neurorehabilitation, stroke, and seizures. Patient reviews placed her at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She can accept UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with UNC Health. Ms. Drescher has an open panel in Raleigh, NC according to UNC Health.