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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karimi, Nephrologist in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Sousan Karimi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Beverly Hills, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Karimi graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at UC Irvine Medical Center. Dr. Karimi is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karimi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karimi’s office at (310) 652-9162.
Where did Dr. Karimi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UC Irvine Medical Center
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
What languages does Dr. Karimi speak?
Dr. Karimi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Karimi typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Karimi typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sousan Karimi may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Karimi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karimi accept my insurance?
Dr. Karimi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 652-9162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karimi accept in Beverly Hills, CA?
Dr. Karimi in Beverly Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karimi's office located?
Dr. Sousan Karimi's Primary Practice
8641 Wilshire Blvd Ste 300
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 652-9162
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 1497795140.
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. Sousan Karimi's specialty?
Dr. Karimi is a Nephrologist near Beverly Hills, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Sousan Karimi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karimi is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sousan Karimi accepting new patients in Beverly Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sousan Karimi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sousan Karimi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karimi's office at (310) 652-9162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sousan Karimi?
Please contact Dr. Karimi's office at (310) 652-9162 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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