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Dr. Karan Soni, MD

Des Moines, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Soni, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Karan Soni, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Soni is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Soni’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Soni’s office at (321) 697-1730.

    What languages does Dr. Soni speak?

    Dr. Soni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Soni typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Soni 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. Soni. 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:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Wasting Syndrome
    • Malnutrition
    • Cachexia
    • Muscle Wasting
    • Severe Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R64: Cachexia

    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

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Soni typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Karan Soni may include:

    Please contact Dr. Soni's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Soni accept my insurance?

    Dr. Soni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 697-1730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Soni accept in Des Moines, IA?

    Dr. Soni in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Iowa

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

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    Where is Dr. Soni's office located?

    Dr. Karan Soni's Primary Practice

    1350 Des Moines St Ste 100

    Des Moines, IA 50309

    (321) 697-1730

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    What is Dr. Soni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Soni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104389790.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Soni?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Soni

    What is Dr. Karan Soni's specialty?

    Dr. Soni is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon near Des Moines, IA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon do?

    A hospice and palliative medicine surgeon has special knowledge and skills in managing patients with life-limiting illnesses focuses on preventing and alleviating suffering. This specialist maximize the quality of life while working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, simultaneously addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has an expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease, provide relief to distressing symptoms, perform coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, to use specialized care systems including hospice, to manage end-of-life care, and guiding legal and ethical decisions in diverse care settings, including hospice.

    Is this Dr. Karan Soni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Soni is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Karan Soni accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Karan Soni is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karan Soni offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Soni's office at (321) 697-1730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karan Soni?

    Please contact Dr. Soni's office at (321) 697-1730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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