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Dr. Karen Stuart, MD

Dr. Karen Stuart, MD

Columbus, GA

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Stuart, Gynecologist in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Karen Stuart, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, GA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Stuart graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at University Hosp, Inc, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Stuart is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stuart’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stuart’s office at (706) 322-4950.

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

    • Residency: University Hosp, Inc, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University Cincinnati | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Stuart board certified as a Gynecologist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Stuart, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Stuart speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Stuart treat?

    As a Gynecologist, Dr. Stuart 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. Stuart. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    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:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Irregular Periods
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
    • Oligomenorrhea
    • Abnormal Menstrual Cycle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
    • N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Yeast Infection
    • Vaginitis
    • Vulvar Disorder
    • Yeast Infection
    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis
    • Vaginal thrush
    • Acute Candida vaginitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B3731: Acute candidiasis of vulva and vagina

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    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:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Benign Soft Tissue Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous soft tissue growth
    • Benign connective tissue tumor
    • Soft tissue mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D219: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Period Pain
    • Menstrual Cramps
    • Dysmenorrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N946: Dysmenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Device Fitting
    • Prosthetic Adjustment
    • Orthotic Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

    What procedures does Dr. Stuart perform?

    As a Gynecologist, Dr. Stuart 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. Stuart. 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:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
    • Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Pessary Insertion
    • Vaginal Pessary Placement
    • Intravaginal Support Device Fitting
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 57160: Fitting and insertion of pessary or other intravaginal support device

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
    • Drug Implant Exchange
    • Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
    • Medication Device Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Stuart accept my insurance?

    Dr. Stuart accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 322-4950 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Stuart accept in Columbus, GA?

    Dr. Stuart in Columbus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Stuart's office located?

    Dr. Karen Stuart's Primary Practice

    1800 10th Ave

    Columbus, GA 31901

    (706) 322-4950

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    Dr. Karen Stuart's Practice 2

    1201 18th St

    Columbus, GA 31901

    (706) 322-4950

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

    Dr. Stuart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275627481.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stuart?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Stuart's specialty?

    Dr. Stuart is a Gynecologist near Columbus, GA. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Stuart to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Stuart affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Stuart is affiliated with Piedmont Columbus Regional - Northside Campus, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Macon 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

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    Is Karen Stuart accepting new patients in Columbus, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Stuart is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Stuart offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Stuart's office at (706) 322-4950 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Stuart?

    Please contact Dr. Stuart's office at (706) 322-4950 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Stuart have?

    Dr. Karen Stuart is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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