Altaf Karim, MD
NPI 1063509008 · Internal Medicine Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Altaf Karim, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1063509008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063509008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J7534 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,202 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 491 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 446 | $126 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 111 | $177 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $89 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 45 | $131 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 68 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 442 | 120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 | 116 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 203 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 202 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 178 | 52 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 115 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9201 Pinecroft DrThe Woodlands, TX 77380-3222Phone: (281) 297-6332
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2025-05-20
- Certified
- 2025-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Altaf Karim's NPI number?
- Altaf Karim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063509008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Altaf Karim's specialty?
- Altaf Karim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Altaf Karim located?
- Altaf Karim's practice location on file with NPPES is 1890 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77381-4566.
- What is Altaf Karim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Altaf Karim is (832) 658-3600.
- Does Altaf Karim accept Medicare?
- Altaf Karim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Altaf Karim's NPI active?
- Yes — Altaf Karim's NPI (1063509008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.