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Dr. Kara Settles, MD

Dr. Kara Settles, MD

Kansas City, MO

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    Who is Dr. Settles, Anesthesiologist in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Kara Settles, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Settles graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at St Luke's Hospital. Dr. Settles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Settles’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Settles’s office at (816) 404-1000.

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

    • Residency: St Luke's Hospital

    • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania

    What languages does Dr. Settles speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Settles treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Settles 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. Settles. 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:

    • 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:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    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:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Does Dr. Settles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Settles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 404-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Settles accept in Kansas City, MO?

    Dr. Settles in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Settles' office located?

    Dr. Kara Settles' Primary Practice

    2301 Holmes St

    Kansas City, MO 64108

    (816) 404-1000

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    Dr. Kara Settles' Practice 2

    1000 E 24th St # 2E

    Kansas City, MO 64108

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    Dr. Kara Settles' Practice 3

    7900 Lees Summit Rd

    Kansas City, MO 64139

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

    Dr. Settles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831128511.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Settles?

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

    What is Dr. Kara Settles's specialty?

    Dr. Settles is a Anesthesiologist near Kansas City, MO. 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. Settles to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Settles is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Health Truman 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 Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist 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 Settles accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?

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

    Does Dr. Kara Settles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Settles's office at (816) 404-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kara Settles?

    Please contact Dr. Settles's office at (816) 404-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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