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Who is Dr. Ellis, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Kelstan Ellis, DO is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ellis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ellis’s office at (816) 701-5200.
What languages does Dr. Ellis speak?
Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ellis 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. Ellis. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ellis typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kelstan Ellis may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Ellis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ellis accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Ellis' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Ellis' office located?
What is Dr. Ellis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104243245.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ellis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ellis
What is Dr. Kelstan Ellis's specialty?
Dr. Ellis is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, MO.
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 this Dr. Kelstan Ellis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ellis is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Kelstan Ellis accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kelstan Ellis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelstan Ellis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (816) 701-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelstan Ellis?
Please contact Dr. Ellis's office at (816) 701-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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