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Who is Dr. Karia, Pediatric Neurologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Samir Karia, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karia’s practice accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karia’s office at (502) 589-8033.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Karia?
Dr. Samir Karia, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Karia empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Louisville, KY community, Dr. Karia is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Karia speak?
Dr. Karia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Karia typically treat?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Karia 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. Karia. 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:
- Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
- Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
- Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Abnormal Involuntary Movements
- Movement Disorder
- Uncontrolled Body Movements
- Dyskinesia
- Tremors
ICD-10 Codes:
- R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
What procedures does a Pediatric Neurologist like Dr. Karia typically perform?
As a Pediatric Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samir Karia may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Karia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karia accept my insurance?
Dr. Karia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 589-8033 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karia accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Karia in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Indiana
State of Kentucky
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karia's office located?
Dr. Samir Karia's Primary Practice
601 S Floyd St Ste 500
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 589-8033
What is Dr. Karia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326278342.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karia
What is Dr. Samir Karia's specialty?
Dr. Karia is a Pediatric Neurologist near Louisville, KY.
What does a Pediatric Neurologist do?
A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages.
Is this Dr. Samir Karia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karia is affiliated with Musc Health University 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 Pediatric Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Neurologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Samir Karia accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Samir Karia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Karia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karia's office at (502) 589-8033 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Karia?
Please contact Dr. Karia's office at (502) 589-8033 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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