Karine Tawagi, MD
NPI 1447633235 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karine Tawagi, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1447633235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447633235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1447633235 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
264 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 146 | $148 |
| 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 | 102 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 16 | $191 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$191 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 172 | 28 |
| Abiraterone Acetate | 165 | 23 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 32 | — |
| Darolutamidebrand: Nubeqa | 32 | — |
| Enzalutamidebrand: Xtandi | 30 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | — |
| Relugolixbrand: Orgovyx |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,680 across 38 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 (2)
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429Phone: (504) 842-0543
- 5333 Mcauley Drive Suite 4001Academic Internal MedicineAnn Arbor, MI 48197Phone: (734) 712-3980
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-03-14
- Certified
- 2023-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karine Tawagi's NPI number?
- Karine Tawagi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447633235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karine Tawagi's specialty?
- Karine Tawagi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karine Tawagi located?
- Karine Tawagi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1801 W Taylor St Ste 1e, Chicago, IL 60612-4795.
- What is Karine Tawagi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karine Tawagi is (312) 355-1625.
- Does Karine Tawagi accept Medicare?
- Karine Tawagi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karine Tawagi's NPI active?
- Yes — Karine Tawagi's NPI (1447633235) 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.