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Dr. Shaheen Karim, MD

Daly City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karim, Ophthalmologist in Daly City, CA?

    Dr. Shaheen Karim, MD is an Ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Daly City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karim is fluent in English and Hindi, 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.

    What languages does Dr. Karim speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Karim treat?

    As an Ophthalmologist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Macular Edema
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Early Diabetic Eye Disease (Both Eyes)
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Severe Diabetic Eye Disease and Macular Swelling (Both Eyes)
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Eye Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Disease
    • Diabetic Retinal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Eye Complications
    • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
    • Advanced diabetic eye disease
    • Diabetic retinopathy (proliferative)
    • New blood vessel growth in eye from diabetes
    • Diabetes eye problems
    • Diabetic vision issues
    • Eye complications from type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Eye Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Swelling
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Severe Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Mild Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Bilateral
    • Early Retina Damage in Both Eyes
    • Beginning Diabetic Retinopathy in Both Eyes
    • Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy with Macular Edema Bilateral
    • Advanced Retina Damage Both Eyes with Macular Swelling
    • Diabetic Macular Edema Both Eyes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E113593: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113393: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113592: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, left eye
    • E113591: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, right eye
    • E1139: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic ophthalmic complication
    • E113512: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, left eye
    • E113493: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113313: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral
    • E113293: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy without macular edema, bilateral
    • E113413: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Wet Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Exudative AMD
    • Neovascular Macular Degeneration
    • Wet AMD
    • Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H353210: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
    • H353220: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, stage unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal New Blood Vessels in Retina
    • Blocked Branch Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Neovascularization
    • Blocked Central Retinal Vein
    • Retinal Disorder
    • New Eye Vessel Growth
    • Proliferative Retinopathy
    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • BRVO
    • Eye Stroke
    • New Blood Vessel Growth in Retina
    • Abnormal Retinal Vessels
    • Retinal Angiogenesis
    • Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • CRVO

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H35053: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, bilateral
    • H348320: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H35051: Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, right eye
    • H348120: Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
    • H348312: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, stable

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
    • Retinal Disorder
    • BRVO
    • Eye stroke (branch vein)
    • Branch eye vein blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H348310: Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema

    What procedures does Dr. Karim perform?

    As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Karim performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Eye Injection
    • Intravitreal Injection
    • Retinal Injection
    • Macular Degeneration Injection
    • Eye Medication Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
    • Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
    • Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
    • Retinal Laser Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation

    Also known as:

    • Retinal Detachment Repair with Vitrectomy
    • Vitrectomy for retinal detachment
    • Retinal reattachment surgery
    • Eye surgery for detached retina

    CPT Codes:

    • 67108: Repair of retinal detachment; with vitrectomy, any method, including, when performed, air or gas tamponade, focal endolaser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens by same technique

    Also known as:

    • Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
    • Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
    • Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
    • Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens

    Does Dr. Karim accept my insurance?

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

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Daly City, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Karim's office located?

    Dr. Shaheen Karim's Primary Practice

    395 Hickey Blvd

    Daly City, CA 94015

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    Dr. Shaheen Karim's Practice 2

    5722 Esplanade Dr Ste 100

    Corpus Christi, TX 78414

    (361) 980-1115

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    Dr. Shaheen Karim's Practice 3

    40 Temple St Ste 3A

    New Haven, CT 06510

    (203) 785-2020

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    What is Dr. Karim's NPI number?An 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 1427287382.

    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. Shaheen Karim's specialty?

    Dr. Karim is a Ophthalmologist near Daly City, CA. An ophthalmologist possesses the knowledge and professional skills required to deliver comprehensive eye and vision care. These medical doctors are trained to diagnose, monitor, and treat all ocular and visual disorders, whether through medical or surgical interventions. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of issues affecting the eye and its structures, including the eyelids, orbit, and visual pathways. Additionally, ophthalmologists prescribe vision services, such as glasses and contact lenses, to help patients achieve optimal visual health. Contact Dr. Karim to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center 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

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    Is Shaheen Karim accepting new patients in Daly City, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Shaheen Karim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karim's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shaheen Karim?

    Please contact Dr. Karim's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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