Susan Karam, MD
NPI 1871938084 · Internal Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Karam, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1871938084).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871938084
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
403 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 115 | $93 |
| 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 | 83 | $16 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 71 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 | $129 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 277 | 97 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 255 | 54 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 223 | 52 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 159 | 36 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 145 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$884 across 8 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
- 2013-05-01
- Last updated
- 2018-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Karam's NPI number?
- Susan Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871938084, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Karam's specialty?
- Susan Karam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Susan Karam located?
- Susan Karam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
- What is Susan Karam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Karam is (504) 842-4023.
- Does Susan Karam accept Medicare?
- Susan Karam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Karam's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Karam's NPI (1871938084) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.