26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abdul Karim, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Abdul Karim graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Abdul Karim is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdul Karim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdul Karim’s office at (815) 725-2413.
Where did Dr. Abdul Karim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abdul Karim speak?
Dr. Abdul Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Abdul Karim treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Abdul 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. Abdul 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.
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Long QT Syndrome
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Complete Heart Block
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome
- Romano-Ward syndrome
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- LQTS
- Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
- Romano-Ward Syndrome
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4581: Long QT syndrome
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Past Heart Attack
- Heart Attack
- Previous Heart Attack
- Old Myocardial Infarction
- Prior Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I252: Old myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Abdul Karim perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abdul Karim's office.
Does Dr. Abdul Karim accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdul Karim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 725-2413 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdul Karim accept in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Abdul Karim in Joliet, IL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Abdul Karim's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim's Primary Practice
301 Madison St Ste 207
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2413
Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim's Practice 2
1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 240
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 740-1900
What is Dr. Abdul Karim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdul Karim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588721328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdul Karim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdul Karim
What is Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim's specialty?
Dr. Abdul Karim is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Joliet, IL. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Abdul Karim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdul Karim is affiliated with Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Silver Cross Hospital 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
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Is Ahmad Abdul Karim accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Abdul Karim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdul Karim's office at (815) 725-2413 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Abdul Karim?
Please contact Dr. Abdul Karim's office at (815) 725-2413 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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