Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakhtiar, Internist in Milwaukee, WI?
Where did Dr. Bakhtiar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sinai Samaritan Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Dow Medical College
Is Dr. Bakhtiar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Karim Bakhtiar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pathology
What languages does Dr. Bakhtiar speak?
Dr. Bakhtiar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Russian
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bakhtiar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bakhtiar 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. Bakhtiar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cystostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Bladder Stoma Care
- Urinary Diversion Care
- Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vascular Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Dementia
- Vascular Dementia with Agitation
- Vascular Dementia with Mood Swings
ICD-10 Codes:
- F01518: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Mild Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Mild Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Mild Nutritional Deficiency
- Slight Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E441: Mild protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89150: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, unstageable
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bakhtiar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Bakhtiar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bakhtiar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Bakhtiar accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakhtiar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 384-2688 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bakhtiar accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Bakhtiar in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Broward Health
Centene Corporation
Community Care of Wisconsin
Delta Dental Plans Association
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Bakhtiar's office located?
Dr. Karim Bakhtiar's Primary Practice
1400 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 384-2688
What hospitals are Dr. Bakhtiar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bakhtiar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bakhtiar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakhtiar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720096928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakhtiar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakhtiar
What is Dr. Karim Bakhtiar's specialty?
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.