Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karam, Trauma Surgeon in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Joseph Karam, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Northridge, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Karam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karam’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. Karam’s office at (818) 825-8500.
What languages does Dr. Karam speak?
Dr. Karam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karam treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, 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.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Concussion
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Broken Rib
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
- Fractured Rib
- Rib Break
- Costal Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2232XA: Fracture of one rib, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Head Injury
- Brain Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Broken Breastbone
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Sternum Fracture
- Fractured Breastbone
- Breastbone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2220XA: Unspecified fracture of sternum, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Karam perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Karam may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Karam's office.
Does Dr. Karam accept my insurance?
Dr. Karam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 825-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karam accept in Northridge, CA?
Dr. Karam in Northridge, 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
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karam's office located?
Dr. Joseph Karam's Primary Practice
18300 Roscoe Blvd
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 825-8500
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 1922097054.
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. Joseph Karam's specialty?
Dr. Karam is a Trauma Surgeon near Northridge, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Karam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Karam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karam is affiliated with Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center 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 Joseph Karam accepting new patients in Northridge, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Karam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Karam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (818) 825-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Karam?
Please contact Dr. Karam's office at (818) 825-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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