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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Axten is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Axten’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 an Internist like Dr. Axten typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Axten typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Axten 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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
AlohaCare
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
Providence Health & Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Internist do?
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.
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, St. Charles Bend, 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
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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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