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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karki, Internist in Melrose, MA?
Dr. Prava Karki, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Melrose, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Karki is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karki’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karki’s office at (781) 979-3000.
What languages does Dr. Karki speak?
Dr. Karki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karki typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karki 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. Karki. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karki typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Prava Karki may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Karki's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karki accept my insurance?
Dr. Karki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 979-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karki accept in Melrose, MA?
Dr. Karki in Melrose, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Mass General Brigham
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karki's office located?
What is Dr. Karki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013531821.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karki
What is Dr. Prava Karki's specialty?
Dr. Karki is a Internist near Melrose, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Prava Karki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karki is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Tufts 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prava Karki accepting new patients in Melrose, MA?
Yes, Dr. Prava Karki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prava Karki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karki's office at (781) 979-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prava Karki?
Please contact Dr. Karki's office at (781) 979-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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