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Dr. Nilgoon Karami, MD

San Diego, CA

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karami, Hospitalist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Nilgoon Karami, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Karami is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karami’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karami’s office at (619) 686-3935.

    Is Dr. Karami board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Nilgoon Karami, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Karami speak?

    Dr. Karami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Karami treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Karami 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. Karami. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Which procedures does Dr. Karami perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nilgoon Karami may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karami's office.

    Does Dr. Karami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 686-3935 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karami accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Karami in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Community Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Support Agencies/Consultants

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karami's office located?

    Dr. Nilgoon Karami's Primary Practice

    4077 5th Ave

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 686-3935

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    Dr. Nilgoon Karami's Practice 2

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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    Dr. Nilgoon Karami's Practice 3

    435 H St

    Chula Vista, CA 91910

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    What is Dr. Karami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Karami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265474514.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karami?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karami

    What is Dr. Nilgoon Karami's specialty?

    Dr. Karami is a Hospitalist near San Diego, CA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Karami to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nilgoon Karami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karami is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Nilgoon Karami accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nilgoon Karami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nilgoon Karami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karami's office at (619) 686-3935 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nilgoon Karami?

    Please contact Dr. Karami's office at (619) 686-3935 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nilgoon Karami have?

    Dr. Nilgoon Karami is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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