20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Karam, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Plattsburgh, NY?
Dr. Nicolas Karam, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Plattsburgh, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Karam is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karam’s office at (518) 561-2000.
Where did Dr. Karam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon
Is Dr. Karam board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Karam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karam speak?
Dr. Karam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Karam treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Dr. Karam 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. Karam. 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:
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Complete Heart Block
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- AV Block
- Arrhythmia
- Atrioventricular block
- Heart conduction block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4430: Unspecified atrioventricular block
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
- Long-term AFib
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Karam perform as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicolas Karam may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karam's office.
Does Dr. Karam accept my insurance?
Dr. Karam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 561-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karam accept in Plattsburgh, NY?
Dr. Karam in Plattsburgh, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CDPHP
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Martin's Point
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karam's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
80% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
80% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Nicolas Karam an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Karam has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Karam, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Karam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760527113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karam
What is Dr. Nicolas Karam's specialty?
Dr. Karam is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Plattsburgh, NY. A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments. Contact Dr. Karam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicolas Karam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Karam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital, Alice Hyde Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
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Is Nicolas Karam accepting new patients in Plattsburgh, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Karam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Karam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (518) 561-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Karam?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (518) 561-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicolas Karam have?
Dr. Nicolas Karam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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