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Dr. Robert Karnes, MD

Dr. Robert Karnes, MD

Rochester, MN

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karnes, Urologist in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Robert Karnes, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Karnes graduated from Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Dr. Karnes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karnes’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karnes’s office at (507) 284-2511.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Karnes board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Karnes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Karnes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Karnes treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Karnes 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. Karnes. 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:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma
    • Carcinoma in situ of bladder
    • Early Bladder Cancer
    • Precancerous Bladder Lesion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
    • D090: Carcinoma in situ of bladder
    • C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder

    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:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urethral Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Urethral Disorder
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
    • Urethra Cancer
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Urethra
    • Urinary Tract Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
    • C680: Malignant neoplasm of urethra

    Also known as:

    • Other Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Problems
    • Bladder Conditions
    • Urinary Bladder Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Rising PSA After Prostate Cancer Treatment
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA
    • Increasing PSA Post-Treatment
    • Recurrent PSA Elevation
    • Prostate Cancer Recurrence Marker

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
    • R9721: Rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Personal History of Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Past bladder cancer
    • Previous urinary bladder malignancy
    • History of bladder tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8551: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Penile Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Penis Disorder
    • Penile Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Cancer of the penis
    • Penis carcinoma
    • Male genital cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C609: Malignant neoplasm of penis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • History of prostate cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

    What procedures does Dr. Karnes perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Karnes 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. Karnes. 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:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Does Dr. Karnes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karnes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karnes accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Karnes in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • South Country Health Alliance

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karnes' office located?

    Dr. Robert Karnes' Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (507) 284-2511

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    Dr. Robert Karnes' Practice 2

    1216 2nd Swst

    Rochester, MN 55902

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

    Dr. Karnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679569602.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karnes?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Karnes's specialty?

    Dr. Karnes is a Urologist near Rochester, MN. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Karnes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Karnes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karnes is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, ProHealth Waukesha 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 Robert Karnes accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Karnes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Karnes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karnes's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Karnes?

    Please contact Dr. Karnes's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Karnes have?

    Dr. Robert Karnes is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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