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Dr. Heather Brown, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Pediatrician

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brown, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Heather Brown, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (443) 923-1841.

    What languages does Dr. Brown speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brown typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Rett Syndrome
    • Rett's Disorder
    • MECP2 Disorder
    • Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (Rett type)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F842: Rett's syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Risk for Other Disease
    • Hereditary Disease Risk
    • Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease

    Also known as:

    • Autosomal Deletion Syndrome
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Autosomal Microdeletion
    • Chromosome Deletion
    • Genetic Deletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q9389: Other deletions from the autosomes

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    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 a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brown typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brown 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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. Brown accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 923-1841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Brown in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Brown's office located?

    Dr. Heather Brown's Primary Practice

    600 N Wolfe St # 266

    Baltimore, MD 21287

    (443) 923-1841

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    Dr. Heather Brown's Practice 2

    1800 Orleans St # 9402

    Baltimore, MD 21287

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    What hospitals are Dr. Brown affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Brown has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Kennedy Krieger Institute,Baltimore, MD

    What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?A 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 1386007557.

    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. Heather Brown's specialty?

    Dr. Brown is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Heather Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Heather Brown accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Heather Brown is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Heather Brown offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (443) 923-1841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Brown?

    Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (443) 923-1841 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Brown's office located?

    Dr. Brown's office is located in Baltimore, MD.