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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dean, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Katherine Dean, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Dean is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dean’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dean’s office at (205) 458-5000.
What languages does Dr. Dean speak?
Dr. Dean and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Dean typically treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Dean 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. Dean. 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:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Vaginal-Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Vaginal Disease
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Bowel Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- N823: Fistula of vagina to large intestine
What procedures does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) like Dr. Dean typically perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Dean 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. Dean. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Dean accept my insurance?
Dr. Dean accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 458-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dean accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Dean in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dean's office located?
What is Dr. Dean's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518317106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dean?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dean
What is Dr. Katherine Dean's specialty?
Dr. Dean is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) do?
A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders.
Is this Dr. Katherine Dean affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dean is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham 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
When to see a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katherine Dean accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Dean is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Dean offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dean's office at (205) 458-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Dean?
Please contact Dr. Dean's office at (205) 458-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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