22 Years of Experience
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. Dr. Karkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karkar’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare 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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Karkar empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and 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 as a 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 a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Karkar typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- 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
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized 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
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
What procedures does a Clinical Neurophysiologist like Dr. Karkar typically perform?
As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Karkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karkar's office located?
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.
What does a Clinical Neurophysiologist do?
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).
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
When to see a Clinical Neurophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Clinical Neurophysiologist. 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 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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