Hussain Karimi, MD
NPI 1477039972 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hussain Karimi, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1477039972).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477039972
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- NIT222318 (PA)
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 tenure28% of score
7 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
335 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 222 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 48 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $120 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $158 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$158 (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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 150 | 44 |
| Bumetanide | 119 | 31 |
| Carvedilol | 78 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 71 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 63 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 62 | 21 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 57 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-17
- Last updated
- 2021-07-06
- Certified
- 2021-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hussain Karimi's NPI number?
- Hussain Karimi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477039972, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hussain Karimi's specialty?
- Hussain Karimi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hussain Karimi located?
- Hussain Karimi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3708 Fifth Avenue, Suite 501, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
- What is Hussain Karimi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hussain Karimi is (412) 802-3043.
- Does Hussain Karimi accept Medicare?
- Hussain Karimi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hussain Karimi's NPI active?
- Yes — Hussain Karimi's NPI (1477039972) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.