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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Holste, Neurosurgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Katherine Holste, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Holste is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Holste’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holste’s office at (503) 725-3000.
What languages does Dr. Holste speak?
Dr. Holste and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Holste typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Holste 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. Holste. 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:
- Hydrocephalus
- Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Other types of hydrocephalus
- Water on the brain
- Brain fluid buildup
- Enlarged ventricles
- Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
- External Hydrocephalus
- Various hydrocephalus conditions
- Atypical hydrocephalus
ICD-10 Codes:
- G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
- G910: Communicating hydrocephalus
- G918: Other hydrocephalus
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain cysts
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Cerebral cysts
- Arachnoid cysts
- Intracranial cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G930: Cerebral cysts
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Malformation
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
- Spinal Cord Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord
Does Dr. Holste accept my insurance?
Dr. Holste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 725-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Holste accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Holste in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Holste's office located?
What is Dr. Holste's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Holste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477092757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holste?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Holste
What is Dr. Katherine Holste's specialty?
Dr. Holste is a Neurosurgeon near Boston, MA.
What does a Neurosurgeon do?
A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.
Is this Dr. Katherine Holste affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Holste is affiliated with Elliot Hospital, Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Winchester Hospital, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Emerson Health which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Katherine Holste accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Holste is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Holste offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Holste's office at (503) 725-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Holste?
Please contact Dr. Holste's office at (503) 725-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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