Kevin Karam, MD
NPI 1821018805 · Internal Medicine Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Karam, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1821018805).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821018805
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 09264R (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
499 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 256 | $168 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 205 | $116 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 38 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$202 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 127 | 124 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 108 | 108 |
| Levofloxacin | 38 | 38 |
| Meloxicam | 32 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 31 | 31 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 31 | 31 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2023-10-02
- Certified
- 2023-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Karam's NPI number?
- Kevin Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821018805, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Karam's specialty?
- Kevin Karam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Karam located?
- Kevin Karam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433-2330.
- What is Kevin Karam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Karam is (985) 898-4438.
- Does Kevin Karam accept Medicare?
- Kevin Karam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Karam's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Karam's NPI (1821018805) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.