Saman Karimi, MD, MS
NPI 1538620927 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saman Karimi, MD, MS is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1538620927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538620927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A191253 (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
7 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
1,549 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 920 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 298 | $28 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 177 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 54 | $12 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 41 | $84 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 25 | $38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 1 record (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)
- 1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232Phone: (866) 600-2273
- 600 N Wolfe StBaltimore, MD 21287-0005Phone: (410) 955-9441
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-03-27
- Last updated
- 2024-05-03
- Certified
- 2024-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saman Karimi's NPI number?
- Saman Karimi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538620927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saman Karimi's specialty?
- Saman Karimi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saman Karimi located?
- Saman Karimi's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868-3201.
- What is Saman Karimi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saman Karimi is (949) 824-6574.
- Does Saman Karimi accept Medicare?
- Saman Karimi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saman Karimi's NPI active?
- Yes — Saman Karimi's NPI (1538620927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.