28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karns, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Adam Karns, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Karns graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Med Center. Dr. Karns is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karns’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karns’s office at (323) 954-8084.
Where did Dr. Karns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Permanente Med Center
Medical School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in Chicago
Is Dr. Karns board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Adam Karns, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karns speak?
Dr. Karns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karns typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karns 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. Karns. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karns typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Adam Karns 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. Karns' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Karns accept my insurance?
Dr. Karns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 954-8084 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karns accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Karns in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Karns' office located?
Dr. Adam Karns' Primary Practice
5901 W Olympic Blvd Ste 208
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 954-8084
What is Dr. Karns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811979198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karns
What is Dr. Adam Karns's specialty?
Dr. Karns is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Adam Karns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karns is affiliated with Torrance Memorial 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Adam Karns accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Karns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Karns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karns's office at (323) 954-8084 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Karns?
Please contact Dr. Karns's office at (323) 954-8084 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adam Karns have?
Dr. Adam Karns is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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