Dr. Peter Karachunski, MD
Minneapolis, MN
32 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Karachunski, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Minneapolis, MN?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Karachunski?
Dr. Peter Karachunski, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist 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. Karachunski empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Muscular Dystrophy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Minneapolis, MN community, Dr. Karachunski is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Karachunski go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Neurophysiology, Clinical - University of Minnesota Hospitals, Minneapolis
Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Child Neurology Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Pediatrics | Neurology, Pediatric - First Children's Hospital, Moscow | University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals | Children's Hospital-Moscow (Pediatric Neurology)
Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia
Is Dr. Karachunski board certified as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Peter Karachunski, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Karachunski speak?
Dr. Karachunski and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
What conditions does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Karachunski typically treat?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Karachunski 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. Karachunski. 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:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Genetic SMA
- Familial Spinal Atrophy
- Hereditary Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy
What procedures does a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist like Dr. Karachunski typically perform?
As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Karachunski 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. Karachunski. 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:
- Respiratory Flow Volume Loop Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Flow-volume loop
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry with flow-volume loop
CPT Codes:
- 94375: Respiratory flow volume loop
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
- Spinal tap
- CSF analysis
- Diagnostic lumbar puncture
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection
CPT Codes:
- 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;
Does Dr. Karachunski accept my insurance?
Dr. Karachunski accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 365-6777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karachunski accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Karachunski in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna Group
HealthPartners
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
State of South Dakota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karachunski's office located?
Dr. Peter Karachunski's Primary Practice
2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 365-6777
What hospitals are Dr. Karachunski affiliated with?
Dr. Karachunski has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Karachunski's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karachunski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720176308.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karachunski?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karachunski