Physician Profile
Karen Altman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Altman
Karen Altman, MD is a healthcare provider in West Hollywood, CA specializing in neurology. Karen trained at University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 2,464 services to 990 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep. This provider record is associated with NPI 1518912211.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 659-8451
- Email not available
Practice Locations
8733 BEVERLY BL 404
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation and testing
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Office procedures
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,464 services · 990 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep | Treatment | 95819 |
174 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
1,426 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
241 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
160 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
149 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
147 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
55 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
49 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in West Hollywood 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Altman specialize in?
Dr. Altman is a neurologist in West Hollywood, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Altman located?
Dr. Altman is listed at 8733 Beverly Bl 404, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Altman's phone number?
The number on file is (310) 659-8451. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Altman?
Dr. Altman's National Provider Identifier is 1518912211. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Altman go to medical school?
Dr. Altman attended University of New Mexico School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Altman have?
Dr. Altman has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Altman do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Altman provides treatments such as measurement of brain wave activity , awake and asleep and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Altman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Altman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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