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Dr. Joseph Karnish

Family Medicine Specialist

Georgetown, DE

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karnish, Family Medicine Specialist in Georgetown, DE?

    Dr. Joseph Karnish is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Georgetown, DE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Karnish graduated from Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Geisinger Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Karnish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karnish’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karnish’s office at (302) 856-7099.

    Where did Dr. Karnish go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Geisinger Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Geisinger Medical Center | Geisinger Health System Program

    • Medical School: Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa | Pennsylvania State Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Karnish board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Karnish is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Karnish speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karnish typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karnish 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. Karnish. 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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karnish typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karnish 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. Karnish. 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:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Does Dr. Karnish accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karnish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 856-7099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karnish accept in Georgetown, DE?

    Dr. Karnish in Georgetown, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Delaware

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Karnish's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Karnish's Primary Practice

    505 W Market St Ste 110

    Georgetown, DE 19947

    (302) 856-7099

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    Dr. Joseph Karnish's Practice 2

    801 Middleford Rd

    Seaford, DE 19973

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

    Dr. Karnish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427002690.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karnish?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Karnish's specialty?

    Dr. Karnish is a Family Medicine Specialist near Georgetown, DE.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Joseph Karnish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karnish is affiliated with Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Beebe Healthcare, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Joseph Karnish accepting new patients in Georgetown, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Karnish is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Karnish offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karnish's office at (302) 856-7099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Karnish?

    Please contact Dr. Karnish's office at (302) 856-7099 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Karnish's office located?

    Dr. Karnish's offices are located in Georgetown, DE and Seaford, DE.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Karnish have?

    Dr. Joseph Karnish is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.