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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karkar, Clinical Neurophysiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Kameel Karkar, MD is a Clinical Neurophysiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Karkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karkar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karkar’s office at (210) 743-0670.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Karkar?
Dr. Kameel Karkar, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Clinical Neurophysiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Karkar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Karkar is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Karkar board certified in Clinical Neurophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kameel Karkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Karkar speak?
Dr. Karkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karkar treat?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Dr. Karkar 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. Karkar. 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:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Generalized seizures
- Grand mal seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- LGS
- Childhood epileptic encephalopathy
- Atypical absence epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40813: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, with status epilepticus
- G40419: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Conversion Disorder with Seizures
- Mental Disorder
- Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Stress-Induced Seizures
- Functional Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Karkar perform as a Clinical Neurophysiologist?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kameel Karkar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karkar's office.
Does Dr. Karkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Karkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 743-0670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karkar accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Karkar in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karkar's office located?
Dr. Kameel Karkar's Primary Practice
8300 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 743-0670
What is Dr. Karkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093881591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karkar
What is Dr. Kameel Karkar's specialty?
Dr. Karkar is a Clinical Neurophysiologist near San Antonio, TX. Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty that focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems through a combination of clinical assessment and electrophysiologic testing. This includes techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS). Contact Dr. Karkar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kameel Karkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karkar is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Clinical Neurophysiologist?
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Is Kameel Karkar accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kameel Karkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kameel Karkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karkar's office at (210) 743-0670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kameel Karkar?
Please contact Dr. Karkar's office at (210) 743-0670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kameel Karkar have?
Dr. Kameel Karkar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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