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Who is Dr. Stark, Vascular Surgeon in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Karl Stark, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in North Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Stark graduated from University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Truman Med Center / Umkc. Dr. Stark is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stark’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stark’s office at (816) 842-5555.
Where did Dr. Stark go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Truman Med Center / Umkc
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Stark board certified in Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Karl Stark, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Stark speak?
Dr. Stark and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Stark treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Stark 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. Stark. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Chronic Left Calf Ulcer with Exposed Fat
- Skin Condition
- Left calf deep ulcer
- Fat layer exposed left calf wound
- Left calf ulcer stage 2
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97222: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of left calf with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Calf Ulcer
- Varicose Veins
- Right Calf Venous Ulcer
- Calf Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83012: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf
What procedures does Dr. Stark perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Stark 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. Stark. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement for Wounds
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Routine Nail Trimming
- Medical Nail Care
- Podiatric Nail Trimming
- Foot Nail Clipping
- Therapeutic Nail Trimming
CPT Codes:
- 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Full Contact Leg Cast Application
- Total Contact Cast
- Rigid Leg Cast
- Custom Leg Cast
- Lower Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29445: Application of rigid total contact leg cast
Does Dr. Stark accept my insurance?
Dr. Stark accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 842-5555 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stark accept in North Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Stark in North Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stark's office located?
Dr. Karl Stark's Primary Practice
2750 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 304
North Kansas City, MO 64116
(816) 842-5555
What is Dr. Stark's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stark's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699744961.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stark?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stark
What is Dr. Karl Stark's specialty?
Dr. Stark is a Vascular Surgeon near North Kansas City, MO. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Stark to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karl Stark affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Stark is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kansas City Va Medical Center, Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare - Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Karl Stark accepting new patients in North Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Karl Stark is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Stark offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stark's office at (816) 842-5555 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Stark?
Please contact Dr. Stark's office at (816) 842-5555 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Stark have?
Dr. Karl Stark is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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