Wissam Karam, MD
NPI 1982337499 · Internal Medicine Physician · Wichita, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wissam Karam, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Wichita, KS (NPI 1982337499).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982337499
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 94-10905 (KS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 31 |
| Metformin Hcl | 28 |
| Bumetanide | 16 |
| Omeprazole | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Combivent Respimat | 11 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 11 |
| Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2022-07-03
- Last updated
- 2022-07-03
- Certified
- 2022-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wissam Karam's NPI number?
- Wissam Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982337499, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wissam Karam's specialty?
- Wissam Karam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wissam Karam located?
- Wissam Karam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214.
- What is Wissam Karam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wissam Karam is (316) 293-2665.
- Does Wissam Karam accept Medicare?
- Wissam Karam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wissam Karam's NPI active?
- Yes — Wissam Karam's NPI (1982337499) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.