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Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD

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(177 Ratings)

Specializes in: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Witten/Herdecke University

Professional interests include: headache

2710 St. Francis Drive Suite 419
Waterloo, IA 50702

(319) 272-5000

Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD is an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She graduated from Witten/Herdecke University. Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD is affiliated with MercyOne.

Office Locations

MercyOne

2710 St. Francis Drive Suite 419
Waterloo, IA 50702

(319) 272-5000

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Some issues Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD can help you with:

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

In 2023, Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD performed more injections procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nerve block injection

In 2012, Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD performed more nerve block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve block and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	22
injections	11
inpatient care	22
nerve block	11
pain management	11
spinal procedures	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	358
injections	120
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
nerve block	46
pain management	104
spinal procedures	93

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	30
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	506
injections	164
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
nerve block	21
pain management	130
spinal procedures	102
X-rays	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	206

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	46
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2019 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	362
injections	151
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
nerve block	35
pain management	127
spinal procedures	96

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	32
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2020 were nerve block, pain management, injections and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	384
injections	185
minimally invasive procedures	26
nerve block	242
nerve procedures	26
pain management	198
spinal procedures	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	28
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2021 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	90
diabetes management	38
doctor visit	457
injections	538
lab tests	38
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	315
nerve procedures	25
pain management	473
spinal procedures	198

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	28
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
doctor visit	302
injections	139
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	12
pain management	129
spinal procedures	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Waterloo, IA were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

aspiration	33
diabetes management	38
doctor visit	269
hospital care	22
injections	186
inpatient care	22
lab tests	38
minimally invasive procedures	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
nerve block	98
nerve procedures	21
pain management	167
spinal procedures	97
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	116
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	59
85 and over	20
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD graduated from Witten/Herdecke University. She completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Witten/Herdecke University

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 177 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anke Bellinger, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waterloo, IA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$1,093 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $1,064	Proclaim IPG $21	$8
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$701 ADAPTIVESTIM $637	MYSTIM $37	RESTORE $28
Medtronic, Inc.	$343 INTELLIS $156	VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM $132	INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $35	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $20
SPR Therapeutics, Inc	$145 SPRINT PNS System $145
Boston Scientific Corporation	$54 GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $41	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $13
Other	$163 SCS FreedonSpinal Cord Stimulator $53	PAINTEQ $35	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $27	mild Device Kit $23	Aimovig $14	Other $11

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,318
Food and Beverage	$1,181

Biography

Dr. Anke Bellinger sees patients in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Anke Bellinger's medical specialties are anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Bellinger is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by Dr. Bellinger's patients. Dr. Bellinger's areas of expertise consist of pain management and headache. Before completing Dr. Bellinger's residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Dr. Bellinger attended medical school at Witten/Herdecke University. Dr. Bellinger is conversant in German. Dr. Bellinger is professionally affiliated with MercyOne. Dr. Bellinger has an open panel in Waterloo, IA according to MercyOne.