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Dr. Kenneth Vanowen, MD

Pasadena, TX

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vanowen, Neurologist in Pasadena, TX?

    Dr. Kenneth Vanowen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Vanowen graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas. Dr. Vanowen is fluent in English, Finnish, Tamil, and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanowen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanowen’s office at (816) 452-4488.

    Where did Dr. Vanowen go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas

    Is Dr. Vanowen board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Vanowen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Vanowen speak?

    Dr. Vanowen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Finnish

    • Tamil

    • Turkish

    What conditions does Dr. Vanowen treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Vanowen 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. Vanowen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Shallow Breathing During Sleep from Other Condition
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Secondary sleep hypoventilation
    • Underlying condition causing shallow breathing in sleep
    • Sleep-disordered breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4736: Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease
    • Lumbar Spondylosis
    • Lower Back Arthritis
    • Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
    • M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common Migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Everyday Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
    • G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep
    • Sleep Problem
    • Sleep Disturbance
    • Trouble Sleeping

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified
    • G479: Sleep disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    What procedures does Dr. Vanowen perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Vanowen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vanowen. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
    • Chemodenervation for Migraine
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
    • Facial Nerve Block
    • Trigeminal Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)

    Does Dr. Vanowen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vanowen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 452-4488 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vanowen accept in Pasadena, TX?

    Dr. Vanowen in Pasadena, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vanowen's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Vanowen's Primary Practice

    4141 Vista Rd

    Pasadena, TX 77504

    (816) 452-4488

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    Dr. Kenneth Vanowen's Practice 2

    214 Parking Way St

    Lake Jackson, TX 77566

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    Dr. Kenneth Vanowen's Practice 3

    6400 Fannin St Ste 2800

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Vanowen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053447250.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanowen?

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

    What is Dr. Kenneth Vanowen's specialty?

    Dr. Vanowen is a Neurologist near Pasadena, TX.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Kenneth Vanowen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vanowen is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Northeast 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

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    Is Kenneth Vanowen accepting new patients in Pasadena, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Vanowen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Vanowen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vanowen's office at (816) 452-4488 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Vanowen?

    Please contact Dr. Vanowen's office at (816) 452-4488 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Vanowen have?

    Dr. Kenneth Vanowen is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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