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Dr. John Karl, MD

Myrtle Beach, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karl, Family Medicine Specialist in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. John Karl, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Myrtle Beach, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Karl graduated from Chungang University and completed his residency at Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Family Medicine; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Karl is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karl’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karl’s office at (843) 646-8001.

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

    • Residency: Cath M C Bklyn-Queens Inc, Family Medicine; Flushing Hosp Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Choong-Nam Natl University, Coll of Med, Taejon, So Korea | Chun Nam National University / College of Medicine | Chungang University

    Is Dr. Karl board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Karl, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Karl speak?

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

    • English

    • Korean

    What conditions does Dr. Karl treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karl 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. Karl. 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:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Disease
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Which procedures does Dr. Karl perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Karl may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karl's office.

    Does Dr. Karl accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karl accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 646-8001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karl accept in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Dr. Karl in Myrtle Beach, SC 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 Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karl's office located?

    Dr. John Karl's Primary Practice

    107 McLeod Health Blvd

    Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

    (843) 646-8001

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    Dr. John Karl's Practice 2

    1413 Highway 17 N # A

    Surfside Beach, SC 29575

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    Dr. John Karl's Practice 3

    555 E Cheves St

    Florence, SC 29506

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

    Dr. Karl's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831196773.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karl?

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

    What is Dr. John Karl's specialty?

    Dr. Karl is a Family Medicine Specialist near Myrtle Beach, SC. 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. Karl to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Karl affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karl is affiliated with Mcleod Health Loris 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 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 John Karl accepting new patients in Myrtle Beach, SC?

    Yes, Dr. John Karl is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Karl offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karl's office at (843) 646-8001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Karl?

    Please contact Dr. Karl's office at (843) 646-8001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Karl have?

    Dr. John Karl is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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