Ahmed Abdelkarim, M.D.
NPI 1215171103 · Hospitalist Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ahmed Abdelkarim, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1215171103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215171103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 122361 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,058 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 760 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 194 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 61 | $166 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 23 | $204 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 20 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$204 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 49 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 47 | 45 |
| Cefdinir | 37 | 37 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 32 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 29 | 28 |
| Furosemide | 27 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$428 across 12 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)
- 3000 Arlington AveMail Stop 1186Toledo, OH 43614-2595Phone: (419) 383-4501
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-23
- Last updated
- 2023-03-14
- Certified
- 2023-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ahmed Abdelkarim's NPI number?
- Ahmed Abdelkarim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215171103, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ahmed Abdelkarim's specialty?
- Ahmed Abdelkarim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ahmed Abdelkarim located?
- Ahmed Abdelkarim's practice location on file with NPPES is 17201 Interstate 45 S, Shenandoah, TX 77385-3311.
- What is Ahmed Abdelkarim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ahmed Abdelkarim is (936) 270-2099.
- Does Ahmed Abdelkarim accept Medicare?
- Ahmed Abdelkarim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ahmed Abdelkarim's NPI active?
- Yes — Ahmed Abdelkarim's NPI (1215171103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.