Kareem Alazem, MD
NPI 1821448408 · Urology Physician · Gibson City, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kareem Alazem, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Gibson City, IL (NPI 1821448408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821448408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036160146 (IL)
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
10 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
2,643 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 458 | $2 |
| 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 | 401 | $17 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 365 | $12 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 290 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 286 | $132 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 520 | 226 |
| Finasteride | 309 | 113 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 84 | 31 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 76 | 31 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 58 | 24 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 49 | 39 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$461 across 18 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
- 2016-06-15
- Last updated
- 2025-03-10
- Certified
- 2025-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kareem Alazem's NPI number?
- Kareem Alazem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821448408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kareem Alazem's specialty?
- Kareem Alazem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kareem Alazem located?
- Kareem Alazem's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 N Melvin St, Gibson City, IL 60936-1477.
- What is Kareem Alazem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kareem Alazem is (217) 784-2212.
- Does Kareem Alazem accept Medicare?
- Kareem Alazem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kareem Alazem's NPI active?
- Yes — Kareem Alazem's NPI (1821448408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.