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Dr. Katherine O'brien, MD
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. O'brien, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Katherine O'brien, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. O'brien is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'brien’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'brien’s office at (312) 926-6895.
What languages does Dr. O'brien speak?
Dr. O'brien and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. O'brien treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
What procedures does Dr. O'brien perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. O'brien accept my insurance?
Dr. O'brien accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-6895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'brien accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. O'brien in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. O'brien's office located?
Dr. Katherine O'brien's Primary Practice
4901 Forest Park Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(312) 926-6895
What is Dr. O'brien's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'brien's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033452479.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'brien?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'brien
What is Dr. Katherine O'brien's specialty?
Dr. O'brien is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Saint Louis, MO. 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. Contact Dr. O'brien to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine O'brien affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, O'brien is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Barnes - Jewish Hospital, Washington University School Of Medicine. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Katherine O'brien accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Katherine O'brien is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine O'brien offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (312) 926-6895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine O'brien?
Please contact Dr. O'brien's office at (312) 926-6895 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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