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Dr. Kara Knowles, MD

Dr. Kara Knowles, MD

Albany, OR

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Knowles, Pediatrician in Albany, OR?

    Dr. Kara Knowles, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Albany, OR. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Knowles graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her residency at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Knowles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knowles’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knowles’s office at (541) 812-5111.

    Where did Dr. Knowles go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University

    • Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Knowles board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kara Knowles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Knowles speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Knowles treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Knowles 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. Knowles. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • General Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Baby trouble nursing
    • Neonatal feeding issues at breast
    • Infant breastfeeding problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Which procedures does Dr. Knowles perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kara Knowles may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Knowles' office.

    Does Dr. Knowles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Knowles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (541) 812-5111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Knowles accept in Albany, OR?

    Dr. Knowles in Albany, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Moda Health

    • PacificSource

    • Peace Health

    • Providence Health Plans

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • State of Oregon

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    Where is Dr. Knowles' office located?

    Dr. Kara Knowles' Primary Practice

    734 Elm St SW

    Albany, OR 97321

    (541) 812-5111

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

    Dr. Knowles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457541617.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knowles?

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

    What is Dr. Kara Knowles's specialty?

    Dr. Knowles is a Pediatrician near Albany, OR. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Knowles to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Knowles is affiliated with Samaritan Albany General Hospital, Good Samaritan Regional 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Knowles accepting new patients in Albany, OR?

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

    Does Dr. Kara Knowles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Knowles's office at (541) 812-5111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Knowles?

    Please contact Dr. Knowles's office at (541) 812-5111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Knowles have?

    Dr. Kara Knowles is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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