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Active NPI 1821329665 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Md Abu Zahed Karim , MD

Internal Medicine • Erwin, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Md Karim, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Erwin, NC. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Karim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 901 DENIM DR.

Dr. Karim is affiliated with Lifelink Medical Group Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include chronic care management services, first, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first, 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's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

901 Denim Dr

Erwin, NC 28339

Telephone 9108975521
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Erwin, NC

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 38.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Erwin, NC (4209 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
38.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karim (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Erwin Specialty Average (38.8 Years) 38.8 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
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
1,650 172 $96.56 $58.07
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes
1,027 136 $111.90 $44.94
G2211 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's
614 247 $29.95 $15.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
593 258 $205.04 $117.24
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days
438 86 $84.12 $41.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
267 175 $138.92 $83.50
G0447 Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes
230 95 $45.01 $23.61
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes
101 101 $29.84 $17.54
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intermediate counseling, greater than 3 minutes up to 10 minutes
99 40 $25.35 $13.67
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
94 94 $227.54 $121.43
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes
71 71 $110.32 $76.83
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
67 41 $113.74 $84.79
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes
61 34 $60.00 $52.34
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes
60 60 $34.83 $17.53
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus
55 26 $30.00 $16.22
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
53 53 $25.06 $24.56
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
49 38 $28.00 $3.41
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes
39 36 $169.47 $119.46
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
35 35 $80.00 $78.40
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)
28 26 $69.99 $40.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
16 16 $240.59 $157.17
99453 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment
14 14 $31.21 $18.01
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
14 14 $413.19 $261.61
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing
14 12 $28.89 $18.08
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
14 13 $54.17 $12.46
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit
13 13 $221.26 $154.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-18
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NC 2011-00511

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1093104929 (NC)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lifelink Medical Group Pllc

901 Denim Dr, Erwin, NC 283392307

Phone: 9108975521

Secondary Practice Locations

3214 Charles B Root Wynd Ste 213

Raleigh, NC 276125440

Phone: 9197818780

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

5 Associated Practitioners
Carra Mclamb , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225152911

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Oanh Phung , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1306479654

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Kenyon Chavis , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1578710141

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ashley Irons , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1841863487

Family Nurse Practitioner

Orlinda Martinez , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1982910097

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2020

Registered at 5120 OLIVIAS LN, RALEIGH, NC 276064085 (Tel: 6027381834)

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Updated Practice Location March 28, 2019

Registered at 901 DENIM DR, ERWIN, NC 28339 (Tel: 9108975521)

NPI Profile Active October 03, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2014

Registered at 1638 OWEN DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 283043424 (Tel: 9106155680)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2014

Registered at 2309 LARKHAVEN CT, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 283033180 (Tel: 6027381834)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2014

Recorded as MD KARIM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #2011-00511 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 19, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821329665
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 19, 2010
Last Update: January 18, 2020
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

5120 Olivias Ln

Raleigh, NC 276064085

Phone: 6027381834

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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