Matthew Karam, M.D.
NPI 1790993160 · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Karam, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1790993160).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790993160
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Trauma PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-7615 (IA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
194 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $122 |
| Treatment of Upper End of Broken Thigh Bone With Placement of Stabilizing Device Or Prosthetic Replacement27236 | 11 | $1,065 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$1,065 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$585 across 6 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 (2)
- 500 E Market StIowa City, IA 52245-2633Phone: (319) 339-3551Fax: (319) 248-7945
- 701 W Forevergreen RdNorth Liberty, IA 52317-9848Phone: (319) 356-2223Fax: (319) 353-6745
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-18
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Karam's NPI number?
- Matthew Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790993160, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Karam's specialty?
- Matthew Karam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Karam located?
- Matthew Karam's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009.
- What is Matthew Karam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Karam is (319) 353-6747.
- Does Matthew Karam accept Medicare?
- Matthew Karam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Karam's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Karam's NPI (1790993160) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.