MD Karim, M.D.
NPI 1821329665 · Internal Medicine Physician · Erwin, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
MD Karim, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Erwin, NC (NPI 1821329665).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821329665
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2011-00511 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,681 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,650 | $58 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,027 | $45 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 614 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 593 | $117 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 438 | $42 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 73 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 30 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 27 | — |
| Omeprazole | 26 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$521 across 20 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 (1)
- 3214 Charles B Root Wynd Ste 213Raleigh, NC 27612-5440Phone: (919) 781-8780Fax: (919) 781-8782
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-19
- Last updated
- 2020-01-18
- Certified
- 2020-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is MD Karim's NPI number?
- MD Karim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821329665, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is MD Karim's specialty?
- MD Karim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is MD Karim located?
- MD Karim's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Denim Dr, Erwin, NC 28339.
- What is MD Karim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for MD Karim is (910) 897-5521.
- Does MD Karim accept Medicare?
- MD Karim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is MD Karim's NPI active?
- Yes — MD Karim's NPI (1821329665) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.