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Dr. Karen Altman, MD

(13 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, headache

8733 Beverly Bl 404
West Hollywood, CA 90048

(310) 659-8451

Dr. Karen Altman, MD is a neurologist in West Hollywood, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Karen Altman, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

Address:

8733 Beverly Bl 404
West Hollywood, CA 90048

Some issues Dr. Karen Altman, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	197
electroencephalography (EEG)	146
hospital care	1403
inpatient care	1403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	69
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	136
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	40
Cancer	18

doctor visit	173
electroencephalography (EEG)	160
hospital care	1656
inpatient care	1656

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	86
Hispanic	37
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	131
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	48
Dementia	40
Cancer	16

doctor visit	214
electroencephalography (EEG)	210
hospital care	1827
inpatient care	1827

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	176
Hispanic	80
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	368
85 and over	312
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	44
Cancer	18

doctor visit	153
electroencephalography (EEG)	192
hospital care	1780
inpatient care	1780

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	80
Hispanic	59
Asian	36
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	153
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	51
Dementia	48
Cancer	17

doctor visit	244
electroencephalography (EEG)	221
hospital care	1873
inpatient care	1873

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	93
Hispanic	59
Asian	37
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	152
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	42
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	360
electroencephalography (EEG)	230
hospital care	1660
inpatient care	1660

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	329
Black	112
Hispanic	57
Asian	32
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	112
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	47
Dementia	42
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	263
electroencephalography (EEG)	131
hospital care	1502
inpatient care	1502

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	78
Hispanic	43
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	119
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	52
Dementia	44
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	385
electroencephalography (EEG)	128
hospital care	1560
inpatient care	1560

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	72
Hispanic	33
Asian	34
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	97
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	45
Cancer	19

doctor visit	834
electroencephalography (EEG)	318
hospital care	3119
inpatient care	3119

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Altman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Altman, MD treated as a neurologist in West Hollywood, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	313
electroencephalography (EEG)	192
hospital care	1820
inpatient care	1820

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Altman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	76
Asian / Pacific Islander	24
Non-Hispanic White	291
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	39
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	144
85 and over	121
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Altman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Altman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Cancer	13
Dementia	34

Education & Training

Dr. Karen Altman, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1984. She completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Altman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Karen Altman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Beech Street, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, CareMore MAH, CareMore HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Health Net MAH, Blue Shield California MAH and Blue Shield California HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Karen Altman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

Aetna

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Humana

Health Net PPO

Cigna

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare HMO

First Health

Beech Street

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

CareMore MAH

CareMore HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Health Net MAH

Blue Shield California MAH

Blue Shield California HMO

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen Altman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen Altman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in West Hollywood, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$769 AZILECT $228	COPAXONE $225	AMRIX $154	AJOVY $109	Zecuity $42	Other $11
UCB, Inc.	$727 Vimpat $440	Briviact $220	Neupro $68
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$673 KESIMPTA $409	EXELON PATCH $128	Aimovig $64	MAYZENT $25	Gilenya $24	Other $22
AbbVie Inc.	$669 QULIPTA $357	UBRELVY $312
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$482 APOKYN $265	Xadago $154	MYOBLOC $63
Other	$4,529 NUPLAZID $432	NURTEC ODT $418	AUBAGIO $328	Fycompa $209	Vumerity $197	Other $2,945

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,730
Education	$70
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$48

Biography

Dr. Karen Altman is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She is rated 4.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients.