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Who is Dr. Karim, Neurologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Saad Karim, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Karim is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karim’s office at (337) 470-4978.
What languages does Dr. Karim speak?
Dr. Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Karim treat?
As a Neurologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Karim perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saad Karim 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. Karim's office.
Does Dr. Karim accept my insurance?
Dr. Karim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 470-4978 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Karim in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karim's office located?
Dr. Saad Karim's Primary Practice
4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 470-4978
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 1730600321.
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. Saad Karim's specialty?
Dr. Karim is a Neurologist near Lafayette, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Karim to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Saad Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Karim is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Saad Karim accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Saad Karim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saad Karim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (337) 470-4978 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saad Karim?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (337) 470-4978 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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