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Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

361 Hospital Road Suite 428
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 631-6500

Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD is a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD is affiliated with Hoag.

Office Locations

Hoag

361 Hospital Road Suite 428
Newport Beach, CA 92663

(949) 631-6500

(949) 631-9700

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2012 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	66
chemotherapy	66
doctor visit	1092
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2013 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	117
chemotherapy	117
doctor visit	1272
injections	46
minimally invasive procedures	117

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	30
chemotherapy	30
doctor visit	1330
injections	64
minimally invasive procedures	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	43
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	1402
injections	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	678

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	808
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	106
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	33
doctor visit	1479
injections	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	46
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2017 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	73
chemotherapy	73
doctor visit	1355
injections	35
minimally invasive procedures	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	434
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	53
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	89
chemotherapy	89
doctor visit	1090
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	178

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	50
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	77
chemotherapy	77
doctor visit	1122
minimally invasive procedures	188

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	51
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	1278
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	222

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	472
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	52
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	59
chemotherapy	59
doctor visit	1380
minimally invasive procedures	288

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	51
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	36
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	141
chemotherapy	141
doctor visit	2411
minimally invasive procedures	352

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	317
85 and over	74
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	44
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2023 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	360
chemotherapy	360
doctor visit	1872
minimally invasive procedures	360

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	71
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2023

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	48
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA during 2024 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	402
chemotherapy	402
doctor visit	1535
minimally invasive procedures	402

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	52
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD in 2024

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	51
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Newport Beach, CA were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and injections.

aspiration	40
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	141
chemotherapy	141
doctor visit	1432
injections	42
minimally invasive procedures	206

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD.

**Gender**
Female	387
Male	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	18
Non-Hispanic White	464
Hispanic	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	53
75 to 84	207
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	243

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	28
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	14
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hoag

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.11 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newport Beach, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kathy Karamlou, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$6,281 SIMPONI ARIA $2,874	Tremfya $2,511	STELARA $528	SIMPONI $367	REMICADE $2
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.	$1,957 Crysvita $1,893	$64
Amgen Inc.	$1,811 Prolia $796	Enbrel $605	Otezla $276	KRYSTEXXA $38	Tavneos $32	Other $63
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,750 Humira $1,328	Rinvoq $287	$135
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,576 COSENTYX $1,255	Ilaris $196	$124
Other	$11,822 Rinvoq $1,293	TALTZ $1,003	Cimzia $958	XELJANZ $862	BENLYSTA $834	Other $6,873

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,304
Consulting Fee	$5,345
Education	$496
Travel and Lodging	$50

Biography

Dr. Kathy Karamlou is a specialist in adult rheumatology. After attending George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences for medical school, Dr. Karamlou completed her residency training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She has a 4.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. She speaks Persian. She is affiliated with Hoag. According to Hoag, she is not acceping new patients at this time.