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Dr. Kathryn Howze, MD

Rochester, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howze, Anesthesiologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Kathryn Howze, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Howze is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howze’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howze’s office at (507) 284-2511.

    What languages does Dr. Howze speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Howze typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Howze 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. Howze. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • High Blood Pressure During Childbirth
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Gestational Hypertension in Labor
    • High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy During Delivery
    • Hypertension in Childbirth without Proteinuria
    • Maternal Hypertension in Labor
    • High Blood Pressure Complicating Delivery
    • Hypertension During Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O134: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, complicating childbirth
    • O164: Unspecified maternal hypertension, complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Weak Labor Contractions (Secondary Uterine Inertia)
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Uterine inertia
    • Labor arrest
    • Failure to progress in labor
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O621: Secondary uterine inertia
    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Childbirth
    • Anemia
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Low iron during labor
    • Anemia complicating delivery
    • Blood deficiency during birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O9902: Anemia complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes
    • Diabetes during Pregnancy
    • GDM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24429: Gestational diabetes mellitus in childbirth, unspecified control

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Howze typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Howze 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. Howze. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Howze accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howze accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Howze in Rochester, MN 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 North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Howze's office located?

    Dr. Kathryn Howze's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    What hospitals are Dr. Howze affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Howze has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Howze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871972117.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howze?

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

    What is Dr. Kathryn Howze's specialty?

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Kathryn Howze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howze is affiliated with Moses H Cone Memorial 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

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    Is Dr. Kathryn Howze accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Kathryn Howze is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathryn Howze offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howze's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kathryn Howze?

    Please contact Dr. Howze's office at (507) 284-2511 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Howze's office located?

    Dr. Howze's office is located in Rochester, MN.