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Dr. Karen Romero, DO

Austin, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Romero, Family Medicine Specialist in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Karen Romero, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Romero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Romero speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Romero typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Romero typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Romero may include:

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

    Does Dr. Romero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Romero accept in Austin, TX?

    Dr. Romero in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • Sendero Health Plans

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Romero's office located?

    150 Arc Wilson Parke

    11714 Wilson Parke Ave Ste 150

    Austin, TX 78726

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    Dr. Karen Romero's Practice 2

    6835 Austin Center Blvd

    Austin, TX 78731

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    Dr. Karen Romero's Practice 3

    940 Hesters Crossing Rd

    Round Rock, TX 78681

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

    Dr. Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063770972.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Romero's specialty?

    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 Dr. Karen Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Romero is affiliated with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Ascension Seton Southwest Hospital, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Karen Romero accepting new patients in Austin, TX?

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

    Does Dr. Karen Romero offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Romero?

    Please contact Dr. Romero's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Romero's office located?

    Dr. Romero's offices are located in Austin, TX and Round Rock, TX.