SK
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kareem, Nephrologist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Samer Kareem is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Kareem is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kareem’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kareem’s office at (716) 898-3000.
What languages does Dr. Kareem speak?
Dr. Kareem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kareem treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kareem 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. Kareem. 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:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Multiple Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
- Post-multiple organ transplant care
- Multi-organ transplant follow-up
- Complex transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
- Z48288: Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Kareem perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samer Kareem may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kareem's office.
Does Dr. Kareem accept my insurance?
Dr. Kareem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 898-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kareem accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Kareem in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Express Scripts
Humana
Independent Health
Medicare
Point32Health
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Kareem's office located?
What is Dr. Kareem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kareem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548799190.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kareem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kareem
What is Dr. Samer Kareem's specialty?
Dr. Kareem is a Nephrologist near Buffalo, NY. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Kareem to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samer Kareem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kareem is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ecmc Health Campus. 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 Nephrologist?
Explore Nephrologist with 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 Samer Kareem accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samer Kareem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Kareem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kareem's office at (716) 898-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Kareem?
Please contact Dr. Kareem's office at (716) 898-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Nephrologist Near Buffalo, NY
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Brian Murray, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Buffalo, NY
JV
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Jon Vonvisger, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He is board certified.
Buffalo, NY
AC
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Andre Charest, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He is board certified.
Buffalo, NY