Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stern, Urologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Karen Stern, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Stern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stern’s office at (480) 342-2000.
What languages does Dr. Stern speak?
Dr. Stern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Stern typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern. 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:
- Kidney Stones
- Kidney and Ureter Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Renal and Ureteral Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
- Hydronephrosis due to Stones
- Kidney Stone Obstruction
- Ureteral Stone Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Stern typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Stern 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. Stern. 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:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Complex Kidney Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
- Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Stone Extraction
- Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
- Complex PCNL
- Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
- Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
- Cystourethroscopy for Stones
- Ureteral Stone Manipulation
- PCNL
- Pyelolithotomy
- Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50081: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; complex (eg, stone[s] > 2 cm, branching stones, stones in multiple locations, ureter stones, complicated anatomy)
- 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)
- 50080: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; simple (eg, stone[s] up to 2 cm in single location of kidney or renal pelvis, nonbranching stones)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
- Cystourethroscopy
- Ureteroscopy
- Pyeloscopy
- Urinary Tract Endoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Stern accept my insurance?
Dr. Stern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 342-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stern accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Stern in Phoenix, AZ 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stern's office located?
What is Dr. Stern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932461647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stern
What is Dr. Karen Stern's specialty?
Dr. Stern is a Urologist near Phoenix, AZ.
What does an Urologist do?
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.
Is this Dr. Karen Stern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stern is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital, Verde Valley Medical Center, Confluence Health Hospital - Central Campus, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Kingman Regional 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 Stern accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Karen Stern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Stern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (480) 342-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Stern?
Please contact Dr. Stern's office at (480) 342-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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