Dr. Andrew K. Karu
Last updated: May 9, 2022

Dr. Andrew K. Karu

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 24 years
  • Graduation year: 1997
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1437166998

Dr. Andrew K. Karu MD

Emergency Physician

He is located at 4401 Wornall Road in Kansas City, MO 64111. Can help patients with the following: Bladder Control, Chest Pain, Cystitis, Insect Stings, Nausea and Vomiting, Osteoporosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437166998. Appointment can be made via the phone number (816) 932-0340. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Andrew Pk Karu, being an emergency physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Andrew K. Karu.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Altitude Sickness
  • Anemia
  • Angina
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Broken Bone
  • Bruises
  • Chest Pain
  • Choking
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Coronavirus
  • Costochondritis
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Febrile Seizure
  • Fever
  • Frostbite
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hematoma
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Insect Stings
  • Laceration
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Prescription Refill
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Whiplash

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Andrew K. Karu as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue KC Community Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC First Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Bronze Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Gold Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Blue KC Standard Silver Preferred-Care Blue EPO EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Select by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Select by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Andrew K. Karu is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Andrew K. Karu is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hospitalist (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine, Practitioner - Emergency Medicine) .

Bills through: Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

Graduated in 1997

Additional Specialities

  • Hospitalist
  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Kansas City OB/GYN Physicians
930 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, 64114 MO
(816) 222-2229

Affiliated hospitals

ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
1000 CARONDELET DR
KANSAS CITY, 64114 MO
(816) 942-4400

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Andrew Pk Karu treat?

Dr. Andrew Pk Karu provides treatment for Bladder Control, Chest Pain, Cystitis, Insect Stings, Nausea and Vomiting, Osteoporosis. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Andrew Pk Karu affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Andrew Pk Karu is affiliated with ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Dr. Andrew Pk Karu accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?

Yes, Dr. Andrew Pk Karu is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Andrew Pk Karu?

Dr. Andrew Pk Karu's office is located at 4401 Wornall Road in Kansas City, MO 64111.

Does Dr. Andrew Pk Karu have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Andrew Pk Karu is affiliated with Kansas City OB/GYN Physicians.