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Neurology

Karen D. Altman, MD

Works at hospitals in Los Angeles, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Karen D. Altman, MD is a neurologist at 8733 Beverly Blvd, Suite 404, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Phone: (310) 659-8451. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen D. Altman had 550 Original Medicare patients and 2,475 services. NPI 1518912211. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: 8733 Beverly Blvd, Suite 404, West Hollywood, CA 90048 · Directions
  • Phone: (310) 659‑8451
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
  • Medical school: University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen D. Altman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen D. Altman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen D. Altman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karen D. Altman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 550 Original Medicare patients and 2,475 services for Karen D. Altman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen D. Altman's NPI number?
1518912211. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Karen D. Altman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients550
Services billed to Medicare2,475
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,426 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)241 services
  3. Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep (95819)174 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)160 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)149 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis72%
  • Ischemic heart disease60%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke49%

Hospitals where Karen D. Altman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen D. Altman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen D. Altman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other neurologists in West Hollywood

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hollywood, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of New Mexico School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518912211
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians