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Dr. Kara Pappas, MD

Dayton, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pappas, Clinical Geneticist in Dayton, OH?

    Dr. Kara Pappas, MD is a Clinical Geneticist, who primarily practices in Dayton, OH. Dr. Pappas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pappas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pappas’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Pappas speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Pappas typically treat?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas. 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:

    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Biotinidase Deficiency
    • Tyrosinemia
    • High Phenylalanine Levels
    • Phenylketonuria
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Biotinidase deficiency
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
    • PKU
    • Følling's Disease
    • Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
    • BTD deficiency
    • Biotin deficiency
    • Genetic metabolic disorder
    • Tyrosine Metabolism Disorder
    • Tyrosinosis
    • Hyperphenylalaninemia
    • Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E700: Classical phenylketonuria
    • D81810: Biotinidase deficiency
    • E7021: Tyrosinemia
    • E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias

    Also known as:

    • Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    • Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
    • Very long-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
    • MCAD Deficiency
    • Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
    • MCADD
    • VLCAD Deficiency
    • Long-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
    • VLCADD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71311: Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
    • E71310: Long chain/very long chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic risk assessment
    • Hereditary counseling
    • DNA counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling

    Also known as:

    • Galactosemia
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Galactose intolerance
    • Galactose metabolism disorder
    • GALT deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7421: Galactosemia

    Also known as:

    • Methylmalonic Acidemia
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Methylmalonic acidemia
    • MMA
    • Methylmalonic Aciduria
    • Methylmalonic Acidopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71120: Methylmalonic acidemia

    What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Pappas typically perform?

    As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Pappas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pappas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pappas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pappas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pappas accept in Dayton, OH?

    Dr. Pappas in Dayton, OH 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Pappas' office located?

    Dr. Kara Pappas' Primary Practice

    1 Childrens Plz

    Dayton, OH 45404

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

    Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417396136.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pappas?

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

    What is Dr. Kara Pappas's specialty?

    Dr. Pappas is a Clinical Geneticist near Dayton, OH.

    What does a Clinical Geneticist do?

    A clinical geneticist is adept at offering thorough diagnostic, management, and counseling services for genetic disorders.

    Is this Dr. Kara Pappas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pappas is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital 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 Clinical Geneticist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Geneticist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kara Pappas accepting new patients in Dayton, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Pappas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kara Pappas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pappas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Pappas?

    Please contact Dr. Pappas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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