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Dr. Magdalene Karon, MD

Lexington, KY

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karon, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Magdalene Karon, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Karon graduated from University of Texas Medical School, Houston. Dr. Karon is fluent in English, Arabic, French, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karon’s office at (859) 277-3135.

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

    • Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston

    Is Dr. Karon board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Magdalene Karon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Karon speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • German

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Karon treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Karon 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. Karon. 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:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
    • HRT
    • Hormone therapy
    • Menopausal hormone treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79890: Hormone replacement therapy

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Routine Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Normal Pregnancy Supervision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3490: Encounter for supervision of normal pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester

    Also known as:

    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic Menopause
    • Menopause
    • Menopausal Transition
    • Postmenopause
    • Change of Life

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Polyp
    • Uterine Disease
    • Endometrial Polyp
    • Womb Polyp

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N840: Polyp of corpus uteri

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

    • Fertility Management (Unspecified)
    • General reproductive management
    • Unspecified fertility care
    • Procreative health services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z319: Encounter for procreative management, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen rectum
    • Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
    • Rectocele

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N816: Rectocele

    What procedures does Dr. Karon perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Karon 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. Karon. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Wall Repair
    • Paravaginal Repair
    • Cystocele Repair Laparoscopic
    • Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57423: Paravaginal defect repair (including repair of cystocele, if performed), laparoscopic approach

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Suspension
    • Laparoscopic Colpopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Vaginal Apex Suspension
    • Vaginal Vault Suspension (Laparoscopic)
    • Keyhole Surgery for Vaginal Prolapse

    CPT Codes:

    • 57425: Laparoscopy, surgical, colpopexy (suspension of vaginal apex)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Hysterectomy with Tube/Ovary Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Keyhole partial hysterectomy
    • Minimally invasive supracervical hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopic uterus removal with ovaries/tubes

    CPT Codes:

    • 58542: Laparoscopy, surgical, supracervical hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Injection for Overactivity
    • Bladder Chemodenervation
    • Botox for Bladder
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
    • Overactive Bladder Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder

    Does Dr. Karon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 277-3135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karon accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Karon in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karon's office located?

    Dr. Magdalene Karon's Primary Practice

    160 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 205

    Lexington, KY 40509

    (859) 277-3135

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    Dr. Magdalene Karon's Practice 2

    1201 Pleasant Valley Rd

    Owensboro, KY 42303

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    Ratings & Reviews

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    5.0

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    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    90% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Magdalene Karon an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Karon has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Karon, her bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Karon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730194978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karon?

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

    What is Dr. Magdalene Karon's specialty?

    Dr. Karon is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Lexington, KY. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Karon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Magdalene Karon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karon is affiliated with Saint Joseph East, Baptist Health Lexington, Baptist Health Corbin, Pikeville Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond, Meadowview 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is Magdalene Karon accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Magdalene Karon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Magdalene Karon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karon's office at (859) 277-3135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Magdalene Karon?

    Please contact Dr. Karon's office at (859) 277-3135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Magdalene Karon have?

    Dr. Magdalene Karon is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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