31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hedges, Neurologist in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Kathryn Hedges, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Hedges graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, Neurology; Oh State Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hedges is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hedges’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hedges’s office at (816) 524-1700.
Where did Dr. Hedges go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Neurology; Oh State Univ Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Ohio State University Hospital | Ohio State University Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Hedges board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Hedges, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Hedges speak?
Dr. Hedges and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hedges treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hedges 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. Hedges. 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.
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6826: Body mass index [BMI] 26.0-26.9, adult
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Other Functional Implants
- Various Medical Devices
- Specialized Implants
- Functional Prosthetics
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9689: Presence of other specified functional implants
Which procedures does Dr. Hedges perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathryn Hedges may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hedges' office.
Does Dr. Hedges accept my insurance?
Dr. Hedges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 524-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hedges accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Hedges in Lees Summit, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Pekin Insurance
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hedges' office located?
Dr. Kathryn Hedges' Primary Practice
2100 SE Blue Pkwy
Lees Summit, MO 64063
(816) 524-1700
Recognitions
Awards
Kansas City Super Doctors
What is Dr. Hedges's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hedges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427091776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hedges?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hedges
What is Dr. Kathryn Hedges's specialty?
Dr. Hedges is a Neurologist near Lees Summit, MO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Hedges to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kathryn Hedges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hedges is affiliated with Lee's Summit 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
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Is Kathryn Hedges accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. Kathryn Hedges is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathryn Hedges offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hedges's office at (816) 524-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathryn Hedges?
Please contact Dr. Hedges's office at (816) 524-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kathryn Hedges have?
Dr. Kathryn Hedges is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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