Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karam, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Neptune, NJ?
Where did Dr. Karam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital
Is Dr. Karam board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Edmund Karam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karam speak?
Dr. Karam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Karam typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Karam 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. Karam. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Karam typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Karam 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. Karam. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Removal of Implantable Heart Monitor
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Monitor Removal
- Loop Recorder Removal
- Implantable Loop Recorder Excision
CPT Codes:
- 33286: Removal, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Defibrillator Generator Replacement
- ICD Generator Change
- Implantable Defibrillator Battery Change
- Defibrillator Device Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33264: Removal of implantable defibrillator pulse generator with replacement of implantable defibrillator pulse generator; multiple lead system
Does Dr. Karam accept my insurance?
Dr. Karam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 893-6611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karam accept in Neptune, NJ?
Dr. Karam in Neptune, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karam's office located?
Dr. Edmund Karam's Primary Practice
1820 State Route 33 Ste 4B
Neptune, NJ 07753
(609) 893-6611
What hospitals are Dr. Karam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Karam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Karam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932211646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karam