Salem Karadsheh, MD
NPI 1558943001 · Hospitalist Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salem Karadsheh, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1558943001).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558943001
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71461 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 26 | 11 |
| Carvedilol | 23 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Omeprazole | 17 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167 across 9 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
- 2021-04-24
- Last updated
- 2024-08-02
- Certified
- 2024-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salem Karadsheh's NPI number?
- Salem Karadsheh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558943001, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salem Karadsheh's specialty?
- Salem Karadsheh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salem Karadsheh located?
- Salem Karadsheh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-56, Knoxville, TN 37920-1511.
- What is Salem Karadsheh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salem Karadsheh is (865) 305-9081.
- Does Salem Karadsheh accept Medicare?
- Salem Karadsheh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salem Karadsheh's NPI active?
- Yes — Salem Karadsheh's NPI (1558943001) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.