Karim Salame, M.D.
NPI 1215190681 · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim Salame, M.D. is a Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1215190681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215190681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P22782 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Neurology Physician2084N0400X
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
155 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $176 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 29 | $97 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $97–$176 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 66 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 64 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 22 |
| Memantine Hcl | 60 | 17 |
| Pyridostigmine Bromide | 55 | 11 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 54 | 17 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 52 | 29 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-07
- Last updated
- 2023-05-24
- Certified
- 2021-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim Salame's NPI number?
- Karim Salame's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215190681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim Salame's specialty?
- Karim Salame is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim Salame located?
- Karim Salame's practice location on file with NPPES is One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212-0001.
- What is Karim Salame's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim Salame is (573) 882-1515.
- Does Karim Salame accept Medicare?
- Karim Salame is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim Salame's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim Salame's NPI (1215190681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.