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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Axten, Internist in Lihue, HI?
Dr. Karen Axten, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lihue, HI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Axten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axten’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Axten’s office at (808) 245-1547.
What languages does Dr. Axten speak?
Dr. Axten and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Axten treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Axten 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. Axten. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
- Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Left female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast
- ER Positive Breast Cancer
- Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
- Estrogen-Driven Cancer
- Right female breast cancer lower-outer
- Lower-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast
- Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
- C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Aromatase Inhibitor Use
- Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic aromatase inhibitor therapy
- Ongoing breast cancer hormone treatment
- Aromatase inhibitor medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79811: Long term (current) use of aromatase inhibitors
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Which procedures does Dr. Axten perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Karen Axten may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Axten's office.
Does Dr. Axten accept my insurance?
Dr. Axten accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 245-1547 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Axten accept in Lihue, HI?
Dr. Axten in Lihue, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hawaii Management Alliance Association (HMAA)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Axten's office located?
What is Dr. Axten's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Axten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295199404.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Axten?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Axten
What is Dr. Karen Axten's specialty?
Dr. Axten is a Internist near Lihue, HI.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Axten to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Karen Axten affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Axten is affiliated with Pali Momi Medical Center, Straub Benioff Medical Center, Straub Benioff 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Karen Axten accepting new patients in Lihue, HI?
Yes, Dr. Karen Axten is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Axten offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Axten's office at (808) 245-1547 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Axten?
Please contact Dr. Axten's office at (808) 245-1547 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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