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Dr. Kara Munoz, MD

Poughkeepsie, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Munoz, Anesthesiologist in Poughkeepsie, NY?

    Dr. Kara Munoz, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Munoz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Munoz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Munoz’s office at (845) 431-5629.

    What languages does Dr. Munoz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Munoz treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Munoz 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. Munoz. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Allergy
    • Allergic Reaction
    • Hypersensitivity
    • Allergic Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T7840XA: Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Specified Condition
    • Past medical conditions
    • Previous health issues
    • History of other diagnoses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Does Dr. Munoz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Munoz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 431-5629 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Munoz accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?

    Dr. Munoz in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Munoz's office located?

    Dr. Kara Munoz's Primary Practice

    45 Reade Pl

    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

    (845) 431-5629

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    Dr. Kara Munoz's Practice 2

    720 Westview Dr SW

    Atlanta, GA 30310

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    Dr. Kara Munoz's Practice 3

    97 W Parkway

    Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

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

    Dr. Munoz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306200514.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Munoz?

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

    What is Dr. Kara Munoz's specialty?

    Dr. Munoz is a Anesthesiologist near Poughkeepsie, NY. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Munoz to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Munoz is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Kara Munoz accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Kara Munoz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Munoz's office at (845) 431-5629 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Munoz?

    Please contact Dr. Munoz's office at (845) 431-5629 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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