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Dr. Katie Krause, MD

Neurosurgeon

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krause, Neurosurgeon in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Katie Krause, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Krause is fluent in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krause’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krause’s office at (206) 223-6600.

    What languages does Dr. Krause speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Krause typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Krause 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. Krause. 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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Krause typically perform?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Krause 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. Krause. 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:

    • Lumbar Spine Decompression Surgery
    • Laminectomy
    • Facetectomy
    • Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Stenosis Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 63047: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Additional Spinal Decompression Segment
    • Laminectomy for Spinal Stenosis
    • Facetectomy for Nerve Decompression
    • Foraminotomy for Pinched Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 63048: Laminectomy, facetectomy and foraminotomy (unilateral or bilateral with decompression of spinal cord, cauda equina and/or nerve root[s], [eg, spinal or lateral recess stenosis]), single vertebral segment; each additional vertebral segment, cervical, thoracic, or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Donor Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Spinal Allograft
    • Structural Bone Graft (Spine)
    • Donor Bone for Spine Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 20931: Allograft, structural, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Krause accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krause accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 223-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krause accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Krause in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Krause's office located?

    Dr. Katie Krause's Primary Practice

    1100 9th Ave

    Seattle, WA 98101

    (206) 223-6600

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    Dr. Katie Krause's Practice 2

    12039 NE 128th St Ste 500

    Kirkland, WA 98034

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

    Dr. Krause's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881950772.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krause?

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

    What is Dr. Katie Krause's specialty?

    Dr. Krause is a Neurosurgeon near Seattle, WA.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Katie Krause affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krause is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma, St. Anthony Hospital - Gig Harbor, St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, Wa, St. Michael Medical Center, Harbor Regional Health Community Hospital, St. Anne Hospital - Burien, Wa which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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. Katie Krause accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Katie Krause is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katie Krause offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krause's office at (206) 223-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katie Krause?

    Please contact Dr. Krause's office at (206) 223-6600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Krause's office located?

    Dr. Krause's offices are located in Seattle, WA and Kirkland, WA.