Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karaga, Family Medicine Specialist in West Seneca, NY?
Dr. Richard Karaga, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Seneca, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Karaga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karaga’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karaga’s office at (716) 712-0851.
What languages does Dr. Karaga speak?
Dr. Karaga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karaga typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karaga 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. Karaga. 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:
- 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
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Other Types of Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E668: Other obesity
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karaga typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Karaga may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Karaga's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karaga accept my insurance?
Dr. Karaga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 712-0851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karaga accept in West Seneca, NY?
Dr. Karaga in West Seneca, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karaga's office located?
What is Dr. Karaga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770882441.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karaga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karaga
What is Dr. Richard Karaga's specialty?
Dr. Karaga is a Family Medicine Specialist near West Seneca, NY.
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 this Dr. Richard Karaga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karaga is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Richard Karaga accepting new patients in West Seneca, NY?
Yes, Dr. Richard Karaga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Karaga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karaga's office at (716) 712-0851 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Karaga?
Please contact Dr. Karaga's office at (716) 712-0851 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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