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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howen, Hospitalist in Baraboo, WI?
Dr. Alison Howen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baraboo, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Howen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howen’s office at (608) 355-3800.
What languages does Dr. Howen speak?
Dr. Howen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Howen treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Howen diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Howen. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89214: Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 4
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Which procedures does Dr. Howen perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alison Howen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Howen's office.
Does Dr. Howen accept my insurance?
Dr. Howen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 355-3800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howen accept in Baraboo, WI?
Dr. Howen in Baraboo, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Dean Health Plan
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Howen's office located?
What is Dr. Howen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376124867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howen
What is Dr. Alison Howen's specialty?
Dr. Howen is a Hospitalist near Baraboo, WI. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Howen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alison Howen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howen is affiliated with SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Alison Howen accepting new patients in Baraboo, WI?
Yes, Dr. Alison Howen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alison Howen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howen's office at (608) 355-3800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alison Howen?
Please contact Dr. Howen's office at (608) 355-3800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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