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Who is Dr. Couture, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Leah Couture, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Couture is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couture’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couture’s office at (410) 328-7849.
What languages does Dr. Couture speak?
Dr. Couture 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. Couture typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Couture 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. Couture. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Couture typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leah Couture may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Couture's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Couture accept my insurance?
Dr. Couture accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-7849 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Couture accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Couture in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Couture's office located?
What is Dr. Couture's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Couture's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801232046.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couture?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Couture
What is Dr. Leah Couture's specialty?
Dr. Couture is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Baltimore, MD.
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. Leah Couture affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Couture is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Of Maryland Medical Center. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leah Couture accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Leah Couture is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leah Couture offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Couture's office at (410) 328-7849 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leah Couture?
Please contact Dr. Couture's office at (410) 328-7849 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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