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Active NPI 1184121360 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Karam Alrahman Alawa , MD

Ophthalmology • Miami, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karam Alawa, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Miami, FL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Alawa delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8940 N KENDALL DR STE 400E.

Dr. Alawa is affiliated with Center For Excellence In Eyecare Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 400e

Miami, FL 331762175

Telephone 3055982020
Fax 7864333806
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Miami, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -15.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.2 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
234 Specialists

Practicing in Miami, FL (1686 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
10.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
66.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Alawa (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Miami Specialty Average (23.2 Years) 23.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
507 319 $200.00 $94.50
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
446 378 $102.00 $63.82
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
404 374 $100.00 $34.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
287 256 $250.00 $134.37
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
147 147 $47.00 $27.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
79 79 $300.00 $175.61
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
66 66 $33.00 $11.39
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
42 37 $856.29 $287.73
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
29 27 $137.52 $45.33
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
19 16 $2100.00 $457.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
17 17 $217.00 $118.90

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-09-27
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License FL ME162008

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 292097

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Excellence In Eyecare Pa

8940 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 331762175

Phone: 3055982020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

18 Associated Practitioners
Jessica Vallori , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023875879

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1093730996

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1174714836

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1225046832

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1447267588

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1538177027

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

15 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 18, 2023

Registered at 8940 N KENDALL DR STE 400E, MIAMI, FL 331762175 (Tel: 3055982020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 18, 2023

Registered at 8940 N KENDALL DR STE 400E, MIAMI, FL 331762175 (Tel: 3055982020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 18, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #292097 in MA)

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2022

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143096 (Tel: 6175733689)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2022

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143096 (Tel: 6175733689)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2022

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2019

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562852)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #R-11171 in IA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2019

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562852)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2018

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 7863251075)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2018

Registered at 16821 NW 81ST AVE, MIAMI LAKES, FL 330163497 (Tel: 7863251075)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2018

Recorded as KARAM ALAWA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184121360
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 12, 2018
Last Update: September 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8940 N Kendall Dr Ste 400e

Miami, FL 331762175

Phone: 3055982020

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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