37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Muro, Nephrologist in Lawrenceville, GA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Muro?
Dr. Karen Muro, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Muro empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, Dialysis Care, Hypertension, Kidney Stones, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lawrenceville, GA community, Dr. Muro is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Muro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Nephrology; Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine | UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Muro board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Muro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Muro speak?
Dr. Muro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Muro typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Muro 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. Muro. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Muro typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Muro may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Muro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Muro accept my insurance?
Dr. Muro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 645-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Muro accept in Lawrenceville, GA?
Dr. Muro in Lawrenceville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Sonder Health Plans
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Muro's office located?
Dr. Karen Muro's Primary Practice
595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW Ste 100
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(404) 645-7150
What hospitals are Dr. Muro affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Muro has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Muro's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Muro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750359188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Muro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Muro