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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karim, Interventional Cardiologist in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Saima Karim, DO is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Karim is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karim’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karim’s office at (216) 778-2328.
What languages does Dr. Karim speak?
Dr. Karim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Karim treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast Ventricular Rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4729: Other ventricular tachycardia
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Karim perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Saima Karim may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
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 (216) 778-2328 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karim accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Karim in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CommuniCare Advantage
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Karim's office located?
Dr. Saima Karim's Primary Practice
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 778-2328
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 1972777092.
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. Saima Karim's specialty?
Dr. Karim is a Interventional Cardiologist near Cleveland, OH. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Karim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Saima Karim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karim is affiliated with Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital 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
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Is Saima Karim accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Saima Karim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saima Karim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (216) 778-2328 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saima Karim?
Please contact Dr. Karim's office at (216) 778-2328 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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