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Dr. Katherine Steele, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Internist

Corvallis, OR

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Steele, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Corvallis, OR?

    Dr. Katherine Steele, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Corvallis, OR with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Steele is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steele’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steele’s office at (208) 302-5490.

    What languages does Dr. Steele speak?

    Dr. Steele 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. Steele typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Steele 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. Steele. 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Steele typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Steele may include:

    Please contact Dr. Steele's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Steele accept my insurance?

    Dr. Steele accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (208) 302-5490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Steele accept in Corvallis, OR?

    Dr. Steele in Corvallis, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Providence Health & Services

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Steele's office located?

    Dr. Katherine Steele's Primary Practice

    3600 NW Samaritan Dr

    Corvallis, OR 97330

    (208) 302-5490

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    Suite 200

    4600 Evergreen Pl Ste 200

    Albany, OR 97322

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    Dr. Katherine Steele's Practice 3

    3100 NE 28th St # B

    Lincoln City, OR 97367

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    What is Dr. Steele's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871856138.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steele?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Steele

    What is Dr. Katherine Steele's specialty?

    Dr. Steele is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Corvallis, OR.

    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 Dr. Katherine Steele affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Steele is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. 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 Dr. Katherine Steele accepting new patients in Corvallis, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Steele is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Steele offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (208) 302-5490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Steele?

    Please contact Dr. Steele's office at (208) 302-5490 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Steele's office located?

    Dr. Steele's offices are located in Corvallis, OR, Albany, OR, and Lincoln City, OR.