Physician Profile
Karim Abdollahi, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Abdollahi
Karim Abdollahi, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Laguna Beach, CA. Karim is a 1990 graduate of Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. Medicare claims data shows Karim provided 2,239 services to 1,617 patients. The services billed most often include test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (949) 499-8226
- Email not available
Practice Locations
31862 COAST HWY SUITE 400
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,239 services · 1,617 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
109 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
71 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
41 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Application of nonmoveable finger splint | Procedure | 29130 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Biopsy of deep tissue of forearm and/or wrist | Procedure | 25066 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon | Procedure | 20612 |
15 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
149 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
140 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karim Abdollahi?
Karim Abdollahi is an orthopaedic surgeon in Laguna Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Karim Abdollahi's address?
Karim Abdollahi is listed at 31862 Coast Hwy Suite 400, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karim Abdollahi?
The number on file is (949) 499-8226. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karim Abdollahi?
Karim Abdollahi's National Provider Identifier is 1942240403. 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 Karim Abdollahi train?
Karim Abdollahi attended Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karim Abdollahi have?
Karim Abdollahi has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karim Abdollahi perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karim Abdollahi performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon or ligament and incision of tendon covering of finger; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karim Abdollahi's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karim Abdollahi. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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