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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karimi, Hospitalist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Mehrdad Karimi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Karimi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karimi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karimi’s office at (718) 780-3000.
What languages does Dr. Karimi speak?
Dr. Karimi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karimi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Karimi 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. Karimi. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Karimi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mehrdad Karimi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karimi's office.
Does Dr. Karimi accept my insurance?
Dr. Karimi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 780-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karimi accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Karimi in Brooklyn, NY 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 Shield of California
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
GEMCare
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karimi's office located?
What is Dr. Karimi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karimi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528694403.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karimi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karimi
What is Dr. Mehrdad Karimi's specialty?
Dr. Karimi is a Hospitalist near Brooklyn, NY. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Karimi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mehrdad Karimi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karimi is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Mehrdad Karimi accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mehrdad Karimi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mehrdad Karimi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karimi's office at (718) 780-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mehrdad Karimi?
Please contact Dr. Karimi's office at (718) 780-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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