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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hawbaker, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Katharine Hawbaker, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Flagstaff, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hawbaker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hawbaker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hawbaker’s office.
What languages does Dr. Hawbaker speak?
Dr. Hawbaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hawbaker typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Hawbaker 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. Hawbaker. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Hawbaker typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Katharine Hawbaker may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Hawbaker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hawbaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Hawbaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hawbaker accept in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Hawbaker in Flagstaff, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Broward Health
Capital Blue Cross
Humana
Medicare
State of Arizona
UCare Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hawbaker's office located?
What is Dr. Hawbaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hawbaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508128976.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hawbaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hawbaker
What is Dr. Katharine Hawbaker's specialty?
Dr. Hawbaker is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Flagstaff, AZ.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Katharine Hawbaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hawbaker is affiliated with Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katharine Hawbaker accepting new patients in Flagstaff, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Katharine Hawbaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katharine Hawbaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hawbaker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katharine Hawbaker?
Please contact Dr. Hawbaker's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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