KAREN MURO M.D. – NPI #1750359188
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

KAREN MURO is a physician located in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750359188 to KAREN MURO on March 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KAREN MURO below.

NPI Profile for
KAREN MURO

NPI Number
1750359188
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KAREN MURO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
595 HURRICANE SHOALS RD NW STE 100
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30046
Phone: (404) 645-7150 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
497 Winn Way
Suite A-210
Decatur, GA 30030-1712
Phone: (404) 294-7033
Fax: (404) 296-4661
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KAREN MURO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLICENSE NUMBERGA37304
medicaidGA00572943A
medicaidGA000572943A
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)
GA 037304
174400000X
- Specialist
GA 37304

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1986
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KAREN MURO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EMORY DECATUR HOSPITAL
      2701 N DECATUR ROAD
      DECATUR, GA 30033
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC OF DEKALB GWINNETT INC
      497 WINN WAY SUITE 160
      DECATUR, GA 30030
    • FMCNA DIALYSIS SERVICES OF DECATUR
      2721 IRWIN WAY
      DECATUR, GA 30030

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