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Who is Dr. O'karma, Gynecologist in Martins Ferry, OH?
Dr. Kara O'karma, DO is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Martins Ferry, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. O'karma is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. O'karma’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. O'karma’s office at (740) 942-6390.
Where did Dr. O'karma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. O'karma board certified in Gynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Kara O'karma, DO is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. O'karma speak?
Dr. O'karma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. O'karma treat?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. O'karma 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. O'karma. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
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:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Irregular Periods
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Vaginitis
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginitis
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Atrophic Vaginitis
- Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Menopause
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
- Postmenopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
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:
- 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:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Cystocele
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Fallen Bladder
- Bladder Prolapse
- Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- N8111: Cystocele, midline
Also known as:
- Endometriosis
- Endometrial implants
- Endometrial tissue outside uterus
- Retrograde menstruation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N809: Endometriosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Cells on Pap Test (LGSIL)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Cervix Disorder
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- LGSIL Pap Test
- Mild Cervical Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)
What procedures does Dr. O'karma perform?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. O'karma 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. O'karma. 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:
- 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 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:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Scraping
- Uterine Neck Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 57505: Endocervical curettage (not done as part of a dilation and curettage)
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Ovarian cystectomy
- Cyst removal from ovary
- Unilateral or bilateral ovarian cyst surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58925: Ovarian cystectomy, unilateral or bilateral
Also known as:
- Removal of Pelvic Adhesions
- Pelvic Adhesiolysis
- Fallopian Tube Adhesion Removal
- Ovarian Adhesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58740: Lysis of adhesions (salpingolysis, ovariolysis)
Also known as:
- Bladder Prolapse Repair (Anterior Colporrhaphy)
- Cystocele Repair
- Urethrocele Repair
- Vaginal Wall Repair for Prolapse
CPT Codes:
- 57240: Anterior colporrhaphy, repair of cystocele with or without repair of urethrocele, including cystourethroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Removal of Ovary and Fallopian Tube
- Oophorectomy
- Salpingectomy
- Ovary Removal Surgery
- Fallopian Tube Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58720: Salpingo-oophorectomy, complete or partial, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Cyst Aspiration
- Minimally Invasive Cyst Drainage
- Ovarian Cyst Aspiration
- Laparoscopic Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49322: Laparoscopy, surgical; with aspiration of cavity or cyst (eg, ovarian cyst) (single or multiple)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. O'karma accept my insurance?
Dr. O'karma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (740) 942-6390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. O'karma accept in Martins Ferry, OH?
Dr. O'karma in Martins Ferry, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Medicare
Molina
State of Nevada
State of Ohio
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. O'karma's office located?
Dr. Kara O'karma's Primary Practice
92 N 4th St Ste 19
Martins Ferry, OH 43935
(740) 942-6390
What is Dr. O'karma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. O'karma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407842693.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. O'karma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. O'karma
What is Dr. Kara O'karma's specialty?
Dr. O'karma is a Gynecologist near Martins Ferry, OH. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. O'karma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kara O'karma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. O'karma is affiliated with WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center, WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Kara O'karma accepting new patients in Martins Ferry, OH?
Yes, Dr. Kara O'karma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara O'karma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. O'karma's office at (740) 942-6390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara O'karma?
Please contact Dr. O'karma's office at (740) 942-6390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara O'karma have?
Dr. Kara O'karma is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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