Effat Banikarim, MD
NPI 1538225610 · Family Medicine Physician · Alamogordo, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Effat Banikarim, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Alamogordo, NM (NPI 1538225610).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538225610
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 99-7 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
4,858 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,055 | $85 |
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 1,800 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 797 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 102 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 56 | $53 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 194 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,272 | 215 |
| Lisinopril | 738 | 166 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 656 | 154 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 544 | 123 |
| Gabapentin | 517 | 122 |
| Metformin Hcl | 388 | 91 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 5 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
- 2006-12-31
- Last updated
- 2010-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Effat Banikarim's NPI number?
- Effat Banikarim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538225610, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Effat Banikarim's specialty?
- Effat Banikarim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Effat Banikarim located?
- Effat Banikarim's practice location on file with NPPES is 2474 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM 88310-3831.
- What is Effat Banikarim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Effat Banikarim is (505) 443-0339.
- Does Effat Banikarim accept Medicare?
- Effat Banikarim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Effat Banikarim's NPI active?
- Yes — Effat Banikarim's NPI (1538225610) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.