Dr. Karen Effinger, MD
Atlanta, GA
15 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Effinger, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Atlanta, GA?
Where did Dr. Effinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University, Stanford, CA | Stanford University CA
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center
What languages does Dr. Effinger speak?
Dr. Effinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Effinger typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Effinger 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. Effinger. 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:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- Blood Cancer
- Leukemic Cancer
- White Blood Cell Cancer
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- Z856: Personal history of leukemia
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Effinger typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Effinger may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Effinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Effinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Effinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Effinger accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Effinger in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Effinger's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Effinger affiliated with?
Dr. Effinger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Awards
National Cancer Institute
National Institutes of Health Pediatric Loan Repayment Award
What is Dr. Effinger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Effinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295993087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Effinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Effinger