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Who is Dr. Karim, Family Medicine Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Uzma Karim, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Karim is fluent in English and Urdu, 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 (865) 544-0406.
Is Dr. Karim board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Karim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karim speak?
Dr. Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Karim typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Uzma Karim may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
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 (865) 544-0406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Karim in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmeriBen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karim's office located?
Dr. Uzma Karim's Primary Practice
2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 544-0406
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 1124258314.
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. Uzma Karim's specialty?
Dr. Karim is a Family Medicine Specialist near Knoxville, TN.
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 this Dr. Uzma Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Uzma Karim accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Karim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uzma Karim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (865) 544-0406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uzma Karim?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (865) 544-0406 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Uzma Karim have?
Dr. Uzma Karim is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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