Samer Kareem, MB.BS
NPI 1548799190 · Nephrology Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samer Kareem, MB.BS is a Nephrology Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1548799190).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548799190
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MB.BS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 303843 (NY)
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
9 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
405 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 204 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 143 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 58 | $137 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$137 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 37 | 11 |
| Carvedilol | 19 | 11 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 18 | — |
| Furosemide | 18 | 11 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Calcitriol | 17 | — |
| Acyclovir | 16 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
- 2017-06-07
- Last updated
- 2020-08-05
- Certified
- 2020-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samer Kareem's NPI number?
- Samer Kareem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548799190, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samer Kareem's specialty?
- Samer Kareem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samer Kareem located?
- Samer Kareem's practice location on file with NPPES is 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215-3098.
- What is Samer Kareem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samer Kareem is (716) 898-5001.
- Does Samer Kareem accept Medicare?
- Samer Kareem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samer Kareem's NPI active?
- Yes — Samer Kareem's NPI (1548799190) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.