Dr. Karen Papez, MD is a pediatric nephrology specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has been practicing for 18 years. She graduated from University Of Nevada At Reno in 2000 and specializes in pediatric nephrology.
Pediatric Kdny Disease/Hyprtnsn
2545 E Thomas Rd Ste 110
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 903-1532
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Ameriben
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Care 1st Health Plan
- Cigna
- CRS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Renal Osteodystrophy
very high
more than 96% of peers
Acidosis
high
more than 84% of peers
Hyperkalemia
normal
more than 82% of peers
Dr. Papez's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
1 Specialties
- Pediatric Nephrology
1 Board Certifications
- Pediatric NephrologyAccredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*
52 Conditions Treated
- Acidosis
- Acute Glomerulonephritis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
- Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Insipidus, Nephrogenic
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gout
- Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
- Hungry Bone Syndrome
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dysplasia
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Kidney Stones
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Proteinuria
- Purpura
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Small Kidney
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Ureteral Stones
- Vascular Disease
- Vasculitis
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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4 Procedures
- Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
- End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Nevada At RenoMedical School | Graduated 2000
- Pch/Mmc Pediatric Residency ProgramResidency Hospital | Completed
- University Of Michigan HospitalsFellowship Hospital | Completed
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Dr. Papez accepts 22 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMO
- Ameriben
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Care 1st Health PlanAHCCCS with Prior Authorization
- CignaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPOOpen Access Plus PPO
- CRS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Health Choice of ArizonaAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Health Net
- HumanaHumana HMOHumana PPO
- Indian Health Service
- Maricopa Managed Care
- Mayo Clinic
- Mercy CareAHCCCS with Prior Authorization
- Phoenix Health PlanPhoenix Health Plan (w/prior authorization)
- Tricare
- TriwestTriCare/TriWest
- United Healthcare Community PlanAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- UnitedHealthCarePacifiCare HMOPacifiCare POSPacifiCare PPOUnited Healthcare
- Yavapai Long Term Care
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