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Dr. Kathryn Winters, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Winters, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Kathryn Winters, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Winters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Winters’s office at (617) 471-9185.
What languages does Dr. Winters speak?
Dr. Winters and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Winters typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Winters 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. Winters. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Winters typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Winters may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Winters' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Winters accept my insurance?
Dr. Winters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 471-9185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Winters accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Winters in San Diego, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
HealthRight Group
Heritage Health
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Winters' office located?
What is Dr. Winters's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Winters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790128924.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Winters?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Winters
What is Dr. Kathryn Winters's specialty?
Dr. Winters is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Kathryn Winters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Winters is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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 Kathryn Winters accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Winters is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Winters offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Winters's office at (617) 471-9185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Winters?
Please contact Dr. Winters's office at (617) 471-9185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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