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Dr. Karen Epperson, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Internist
,Family Medicine Specialist
Lees Summit, MO
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Epperson, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Karen Epperson, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Epperson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Epperson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Epperson’s office at (913) 215-5008.
What languages does Dr. Epperson speak?
Dr. Epperson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Epperson typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Epperson 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. Epperson. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's
- Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Epperson typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Epperson 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. Epperson. 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 here.
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Epperson accept my insurance?
Dr. Epperson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 215-5008 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Epperson accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Epperson in Lees Summit, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Kansas Superior Select
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Epperson's office located?
Dr. Karen Epperson's Primary Practice
400 SW Longview Blvd Ste 200
Lees Summit, MO 64081
(913) 215-5008
What is Dr. Epperson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Epperson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306849948.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Epperson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Epperson
What is Dr. Karen Epperson's specialty?
Dr. Epperson is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Lees Summit, MO.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Karen Epperson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Epperson is affiliated with Research Medical Center, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute, Saint Luke's Cancer Institute 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 Epperson accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. Karen Epperson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Epperson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Epperson's office at (913) 215-5008 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Epperson?
Please contact Dr. Epperson's office at (913) 215-5008 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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