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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. Dr. Avery is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avery’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avery typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avery typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Avery may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Avery's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Colorado Access
Denver Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
State of Colorado
State of Wyoming
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avery's office located?
Dept Of Pediatric Critical Care Shands
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0462
Dr. Karen Avery's Practice 2
2000 SW Archer Rd Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaz
Gainesville, FL 32610
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.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 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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Connect with DR. Avery
Dept Of Pediatric Critical Care Shands
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610