Karim El-Sherief, MD
NPI 1477714897 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Oceanside, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim El-Sherief, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Oceanside, CA (NPI 1477714897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477714897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A103787 (CA)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,436 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,492 | $133 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 471 | $213 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 186 | $74 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 132 | $25 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 126 | $15 |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) Up to 30 Days Continuous With Review and Report By Health Care Professional |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 619 | 183 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 384 | 121 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 292 | 89 |
| Carvedilol | 277 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 214 | 65 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 213 | 72 |
| Furosemide | 196 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,248 across 65 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-18
- Last updated
- 2017-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim El-Sherief's NPI number?
- Karim El-Sherief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477714897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim El-Sherief's specialty?
- Karim El-Sherief is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim El-Sherief located?
- Karim El-Sherief's practice location on file with NPPES is 3230 Waring Ct Ste O, Oceanside, CA 92056-4509.
- What is Karim El-Sherief's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim El-Sherief is (760) 940-1982.
- Does Karim El-Sherief accept Medicare?
- Karim El-Sherief is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim El-Sherief's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim El-Sherief's NPI (1477714897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.