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Dr. Karen O'keefe, MD

Bellingham, WA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. O'keefe, Family Medicine Specialist in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. Karen O'keefe, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bellingham, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. O'keefe graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at Atlanta Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. O'keefe is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'keefe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'keefe’s office at (360) 752-2865.

    Where did Dr. O'keefe go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Atlanta Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Atlanta Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada | McGill University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. O'keefe board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Karen O'keefe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. O'keefe speak?

    Dr. O'keefe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. O'keefe treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. O'keefe 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. O'keefe. 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 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    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:

    • Neck Spondylosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Spondylosis
    • Neck Arthritis
    • Degenerative Neck Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    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:

    • Idiopathic Scoliosis of the Mid-Lower Back
    • Scoliosis
    • Thoracolumbar Scoliosis
    • Mid-Lower Back Spinal Curve
    • Idiopathic Thoracolumbar Curve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4125: Other idiopathic scoliosis, thoracolumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

    What procedures does Dr. O'keefe perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. O'keefe 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. O'keefe. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. O'keefe accept my insurance?

    Dr. O'keefe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 752-2865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. O'keefe accept in Bellingham, WA?

    Dr. O'keefe in Bellingham, WA 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)

    • Centene

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Washington

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    Where is Dr. O'keefe's office located?

    Dr. Karen O'keefe's Primary Practice

    722 N State St

    Bellingham, WA 98225

    (360) 752-2865

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    Dr. Karen O'keefe's Practice 2

    1610 Grover St Ste D1

    Lynden, WA 98264

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    Dr. Karen O'keefe's Practice 3

    3130 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 110

    Bellingham, WA 98225

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

    Dr. O'keefe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184671364.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'keefe?

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

    What is Dr. Karen O'keefe's specialty?

    Dr. O'keefe is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bellingham, WA. 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. Contact Dr. O'keefe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen O'keefe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, O'keefe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Peacehealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Peacehealth United General Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Karen O'keefe accepting new patients in Bellingham, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen O'keefe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen O'keefe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. O'keefe's office at (360) 752-2865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen O'keefe?

    Please contact Dr. O'keefe's office at (360) 752-2865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen O'keefe have?

    Dr. Karen O'keefe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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