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Dr. Karen Avery, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Avery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Karen Avery, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Avery is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avery’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avery’s office at (352) 265-0462.

    What languages does Dr. Avery speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Avery treat?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avery 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. Avery. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Crisis
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Prolonged Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • RSV Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Pneumonitis
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia
    • RSV Lung Infection
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
    • Viral Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
    • J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Which procedures does Dr. Avery perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karen Avery may include:

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

    Does Dr. Avery accept my insurance?

    Dr. Avery accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Avery accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Avery in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Colorado Access

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Wyoming

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Avery's office located?

    Dr. Karen Avery's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-0462

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    Dr. Karen Avery's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Karen Avery's Practice 3

    Dept of Pediatric Critical Care Shands 1600 SW Arc

    Gainesville, FL 32610

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

    Dr. Avery's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508859547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avery?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Avery's specialty?

    Dr. Avery is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Avery to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karen Avery affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Avery is affiliated with Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Karen Avery accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Avery is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Avery offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Avery's office at (352) 265-0462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karen Avery?

    Please contact Dr. Avery's office at (352) 265-0462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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