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Dr. Karen Franklin, MD

Methuen, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franklin, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Methuen, MA?

    Dr. Karen Franklin, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Methuen, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Franklin graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington. Dr. Franklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin’s office at (602) 521-5700.

    Where did Dr. Franklin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington

    What languages does Dr. Franklin speak?

    Dr. Franklin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Franklin treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Prenatal Screenings
    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • Prenatal Care
    • Additional pregnancy tests
    • Special antenatal screenings
    • Specific prenatal checks
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency

    Also known as:

    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Rate Problems
    • Irregular Fetal Heartbeat
    • Fetal Arrhythmia
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368330: Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy
    • Excess weight in second trimester
    • Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
    • High BMI during second trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
    • Type 2 Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
    • Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in Pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Pregnancy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester
    • O24112: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Short Cervix During Pregnancy
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Shortened cervix
    • Cervical insufficiency
    • Incompetent cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O26872: Cervical shortening, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preterm Labor
    • Premature Labor
    • Early Labor
    • Threatened Preterm Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6003: Preterm labor without delivery, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Twin Pregnancy
    • Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births
    • Pregnancy with twins
    • Having twins
    • Twin gestation
    • Expecting twins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O30043: Twin pregnancy, dichorionic/diamniotic, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Gestational Diabetes
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes
    • Diabetes developed during pregnancy
    • GDM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control

    Which procedures does Dr. Franklin perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Franklin may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Franklin's office.

    Does Dr. Franklin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 521-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin accept in Methuen, MA?

    Dr. Franklin in Methuen, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Community Health Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • State of Florida

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?

    Dr. Karen Franklin's Primary Practice

    70 East St

    Methuen, MA 01844

    (602) 521-5700

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    Dr. Karen Franklin's Practice 2

    21 Bristol Dr Ste 201

    South Easton, MA 02375

    (508) 427-2222

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    Dr. Karen Franklin's Practice 3

    830 Oak St Ste 223

    Brockton, MA 02301

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    What is Dr. Franklin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609006295.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franklin

    What is Dr. Karen Franklin's specialty?

    Dr. Franklin is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Methuen, MA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Franklin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Franklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Memorial Hospital - South Bend which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Karen Franklin accepting new patients in Methuen, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Franklin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Franklin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (602) 521-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Franklin?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (602) 521-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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