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Dr. Samina Karim, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karim, Family Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Samina Karim, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Karim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karim’s office at (205) 930-3200.

    What languages does Dr. Karim speak?

    Dr. Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karim typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Karim 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. Karim. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karim typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samina Karim may include:

    Please contact Dr. Karim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Karim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 930-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Karim in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Karim's office located?

    Dr. Samina Karim's Primary Practice

    1509 6th Ave S

    Birmingham, AL 35233

    (205) 930-3200

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    What is Dr. Karim's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Karim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619592979.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karim?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karim

    What is Dr. Samina Karim's specialty?

    Dr. Karim is a Family Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Samina Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Samina Karim accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Samina Karim is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Samina Karim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (205) 930-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Samina Karim?

    Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (205) 930-3200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Karim's office located?

    Dr. Karim's office is located in Birmingham, AL.