Who is Dr. Schmidt, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Louisville, KY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schmidt?
Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Schmidt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Louisville, KY community, Dr. Schmidt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Schmidt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Riley Hospital For Children, Indiana University School Of Medicine
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Is Dr. Schmidt board certified as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Kara Schmidt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Schmidt speak?
Dr. Schmidt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Schmidt typically treat?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, Dr. Schmidt 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. Schmidt. 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:
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Double-Jointedness
- Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M357: Hypermobility syndrome
Also known as:
- Juvenile Arthritis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
- JIA
- Childhood arthritis
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M083: Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative)
- M0880: Other juvenile arthritis, unspecified site
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:
- Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- hEDS
- EDS Type 3
- Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q7962: Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Schmidt typically perform?
As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Schmidt may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Schmidt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schmidt accept my insurance?
Dr. Schmidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 629-7702 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schmidt accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Schmidt in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Molina Healthcare
State of Kentucky
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schmidt's office located?
Dr. Kara Schmidt's Primary Practice
950 Breckenridge Ln Ste 195
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 629-7702
What hospitals are Dr. Schmidt affiliated with?
Dr. Schmidt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Schmidt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schmidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023106697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schmidt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schmidt