29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karam, Internist in Arlington Heights, IL?
Dr. Abdallah Karam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arlington Heights, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Karam graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Karam is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karam’s office at (847) 427-2100.
Where did Dr. Karam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Karam board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Abdallah Karam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karam speak?
Dr. Karam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karam 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. Karam. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdallah Karam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Karam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karam accept my insurance?
Dr. Karam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 427-2100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karam accept in Arlington Heights, IL?
Dr. Karam in Arlington Heights, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karam's office located?
Dr. Abdallah Karam's Primary Practice
2101 S Arlington Heights Rd Ste 100
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 427-2100
What is Dr. Karam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144257395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karam
What is Dr. Abdallah Karam's specialty?
Dr. Karam is a Internist near Arlington Heights, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Abdallah Karam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karam is affiliated with Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Abdallah Karam accepting new patients in Arlington Heights, IL?
Yes, Dr. Abdallah Karam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdallah Karam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (847) 427-2100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdallah Karam?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (847) 427-2100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abdallah Karam have?
Dr. Abdallah Karam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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