Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karim, Neurologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Saad Karim, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Karim is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Karim typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Karim typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Karim's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Saad Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Acadian Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a 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 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.
Other Neurologist Near Lafayette, LA
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Thomas Privett, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. He is board certified.
Lafayette, LA
Neurologist
Dr. Jonathan Jones, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location.
Lafayette, LA
Neurologist
Accepting patientsDr. Kevin Hargrave, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Crowley, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Crowley, LA