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Who is Dr. Howen, Hospitalist in Baraboo, WI?
Dr. Alison Howen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baraboo, WI with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Howen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howen’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Howen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89214: Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 4
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Howen typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Alison Howen may include:
Please contact Dr. Howen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Allied Benefit Systems
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alison Howen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Howen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ssm Health St. Clare Hospital - Baraboo, Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Thedacare Medical Center - Berlin, Sauk Prairie Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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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