Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nazer, Infectious Disease Specialist in Florence, SC?
Dr. Karim Nazer, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Nazer is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nazer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nazer’s office at (828) 884-9111.
Where did Dr. Nazer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: National University of Pedro Henriquez Urena / School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nazer board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karim Nazer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nazer speak?
Dr. Nazer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nazer typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nazer 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. Nazer. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nazer typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karim Nazer may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Nazer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nazer accept my insurance?
Dr. Nazer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 884-9111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nazer accept in Florence, SC?
Dr. Nazer in Florence, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nazer's office located?
What is Dr. Nazer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nazer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174613004.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nazer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nazer
What is Dr. Karim Nazer's specialty?
Dr. Nazer is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Florence, SC.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Karim Nazer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nazer is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Frye Regional Medical Center, Unc Health Blue Ridge 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karim Nazer accepting new patients in Florence, SC?
Yes, Dr. Karim Nazer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Nazer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nazer's office at (828) 884-9111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Nazer?
Please contact Dr. Nazer's office at (828) 884-9111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karim Nazer have?
Dr. Karim Nazer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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