Karim Valji
NPI 1578596870 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim Valji is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1578596870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578596870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00048638 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
8 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
251 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 53 | $13 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 43 | $19 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 36 | $14 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 35 | $360 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 32 | $13 |
| Removal of Central Venous Tube With Port Or Pump36590 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,618 across 4 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 (7)
- 1415 Ross AveEl Centro, CA 92243-4306Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 9400 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92093-1350Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037-1300Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 9400 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92093-1350Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 4250 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92103-2026Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 6655 Alvarado RdSan Diego, CA 92120-5208Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- 1959 Ne Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195-0001Phone: (206) 598-6200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-09
- Last updated
- 2026-06-03
- Certified
- 2026-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim Valji's NPI number?
- Karim Valji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578596870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim Valji's specialty?
- Karim Valji is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim Valji located?
- Karim Valji's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Karim Valji's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim Valji is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Karim Valji accept Medicare?
- Karim Valji is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim Valji's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim Valji's NPI (1578596870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.