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Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Grafton, WI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Grafton, WI?

    Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Grafton, WI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner speak?

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • French

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner typically treat?

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

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer-Related Fatigue
    • Cancer
    • Fatigue
    • Cancer Fatigue
    • Cancer exhaustion
    • Tiredness from cancer
    • Chemotherapy fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R530: Neoplastic (malignant) related fatigue

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

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

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner may include:

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

    Does Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner accept in Grafton, WI?

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner in Grafton, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's office located?

    Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner's Primary Practice

    975 Port Washington Rd

    Grafton, WI 53024

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    Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner's Practice 2

    2100 Pfingsten Rd

    Glenview, IL 60026

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    Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner's Practice 3

    9600 Gross Point Rd

    Skokie, IL 60076

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

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982043105.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner?

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

    What is Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner's specialty?

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Grafton, WI.

    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. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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

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    Is Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner accepting new patients in Grafton, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Francois Blumenfeld-Kouchner?

    Please contact Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's office located?

    Dr. Blumenfeld-Kouchner's offices are located in Grafton, WI, Glenview, IL, and Skokie, IL.