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Dr. Katherine Brown, MD
Kansas City, MO
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Brown, Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Katherine Brown, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (317) 944-8103.
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Inward Turning Eye
- Alternating Walleye
- Alternating Crossed Eyes
- Esotropia
- Monocular Exotropia
- Crossed Eyes
- Walleye
- Eye Movement Disorder
- Crossed Eyes from Farsightedness
- Accommodative Squint
- Alternating exotropia
- Eyes take turns turning out
- Intermittent exotropia
- Alternating esotropia
- Eyes take turns crossing
- Intermittent esotropia
- Convergent Strabismus
- One Eye Turned Out
- Monocular Divergent Strabismus
- Unilateral Exotropia
- Convergent strabismus
- Inward turning eye
- Exotropia
- Divergent strabismus
- Outward turning eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H5043: Accommodative component in esotropia
- H5015: Alternating exotropia
- H5005: Alternating esotropia
- H5000: Unspecified esotropia
- H50111: Monocular exotropia, right eye
- H50011: Monocular esotropia, right eye
- H5010: Unspecified exotropia
Also known as:
- Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Premature Babies
- Retinal Disorder
- ROP
- Premature Retinopathy
- Retinal Disease in Premature Babies
- Retinal disease in premature babies
- Premature baby eye condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35113: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0, bilateral
- H35123: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, bilateral
- H35133: Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, bilateral
Also known as:
- Unexplained Health Concerns
- Health Anxiety
- Somatic Symptoms
- Undiagnosed Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
Also known as:
- Other Vision Problems
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Other visual disturbances
- Unspecified vision issues
- Various eye problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- H538: Other visual disturbances
Also known as:
- Sense Organ Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Eye surgery aftercare
- Ear surgery aftercare
- Sensory organ recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48810: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the sense organs
Also known as:
- Blocked Tear Duct at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Tears
- Congenital Lacrimal Duct Obstruction
- Narrow Tear Duct in Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q105: Congenital stenosis and stricture of lacrimal duct
Also known as:
- Congenital Cataract
- Birth Defects
- Eye Disease
- Baby Cataract
- Cataract at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q120: Congenital cataract
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Papilledema with intracranial pressure
- Optic disc edema from high ICP
- Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
Also known as:
- Ocular Hypertension
- Glaucoma
- High Eye Pressure
- Elevated Intraocular Pressure
- Eye pressure problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40053: Ocular hypertension, bilateral
Which procedures does Dr. Brown perform as a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist?
As a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Brown may include:
- Cataract Removal
- Corneal Specialist Consultation
- Corneal Specialist Follow Up
- Dark Adaptometry
- Diabetes Care - Eye Exam
- Electro-oculography (EOG)
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Eye Emergency Visit
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brown's office.
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 944-8103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Brown in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Katherine Brown's Primary Practice
3101 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64111
(317) 944-8103
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396234308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Katherine Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist near Kansas City, MO. An ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of eye disorders in children. Common conditions addressed include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive errors, cataracts, and glaucoma. These disorders may be associated with neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or age-related changes in the extraocular muscles, necessitating medical, optical, and surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Brown is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus. 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
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Is Katherine Brown accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (317) 944-8103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (317) 944-8103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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