Waasil Kareem, MD
NPI 1588003602 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waasil Kareem, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1588003602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588003602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A148360 (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
13 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
1,284 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 149 | $224 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 142 | $125 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 137 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 126 | $153 |
| Needle Biopsy of Windpipe Cartilage, Airway, And/Or Lung Using an Endoscope31629 | 111 | $185 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 107 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 75 | 12 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 61 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 30 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 12 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 17 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,305 across 48 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
- 2013-06-21
- Last updated
- 2022-04-20
- Certified
- 2022-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waasil Kareem's NPI number?
- Waasil Kareem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588003602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waasil Kareem's specialty?
- Waasil Kareem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waasil Kareem located?
- Waasil Kareem's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012.
- What is Waasil Kareem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waasil Kareem is (626) 256-4673.
- Does Waasil Kareem accept Medicare?
- Waasil Kareem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waasil Kareem's NPI active?
- Yes — Waasil Kareem's NPI (1588003602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.