Karim Kara, M.D.
NPI 1548640980 · Internal Medicine Physician · Smyrna, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim Kara, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Smyrna, GA (NPI 1548640980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548640980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 81081 (GA)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
326 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 | 162 | $128 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 78 | $133 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 47 | $3 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 22 | $32 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 17 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$133 (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 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 235 | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 175 | 66 |
| Metformin Hcl | 145 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium | 124 | 57 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 121 | 44 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 116 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$789 across 42 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 (1)
- 1331 Mount Zion RdMorrow, GA 30260Phone: (203) 709-6424Fax: (203) 709-3518
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-01
- Last updated
- 2022-08-23
- Certified
- 2022-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim Kara's NPI number?
- Karim Kara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548640980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim Kara's specialty?
- Karim Kara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim Kara located?
- Karim Kara's practice location on file with NPPES is 562 Concord Rd Se, Smyrna, GA 30082-2608.
- What is Karim Kara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim Kara is (770) 384-9830.
- Does Karim Kara accept Medicare?
- Karim Kara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim Kara's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim Kara's NPI (1548640980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.