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Dr. Kathleen Howe, MD

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howe, Family Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Kathleen Howe, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Howe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howe’s office at (718) 250-8621.

    What languages does Dr. Howe speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Howe treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howe 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. Howe. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
    • Bladder Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
    • Cystitis with Hematuria
    • Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection Exposure
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease Contact
    • Suspected Bacterial Infection
    • Exposure to Bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20818: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Which procedures does Dr. Howe perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Howe may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Howe's office.

    Does Dr. Howe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 250-8621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howe accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Howe in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Howe's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Howe's Primary Practice

    121 DeKalb Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11201

    (718) 250-8621

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    Dr. Kathleen Howe's Practice 2

    2248 31st St

    Astoria, NY 11105

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    Dr. Kathleen Howe's Practice 3

    256 Utica Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11213

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

    Dr. Howe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235666421.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howe?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Howe's specialty?

    Dr. Howe is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Howe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Howe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howe is affiliated with Guthrie Lourdes Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kathleen Howe accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Howe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Howe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howe's office at (718) 250-8621 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Howe?

    Please contact Dr. Howe's office at (718) 250-8621 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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