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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cousins, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Karen Cousins, DO is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Cousins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cousins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cousins’s office at (410) 225-8000.
What languages does Dr. Cousins speak?
Dr. Cousins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cousins typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cousins 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. Cousins. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cousins typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cousins 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. Cousins. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Cousins accept my insurance?
Dr. Cousins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 225-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cousins accept in Bowie, MD?
Dr. Cousins in Bowie, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cousins' office located?
What is Dr. Cousins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cousins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912921453.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cousins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cousins
What is Dr. Karen Cousins's specialty?
Dr. Cousins is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Bowie, MD.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Karen Cousins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cousins is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karen Cousins accepting new patients in Bowie, MD?
Yes, Dr. Karen Cousins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Cousins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cousins's office at (410) 225-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Cousins?
Please contact Dr. Cousins's office at (410) 225-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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