Active NPI 1407119076 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Azim Karim , MD

General Practice • Houston, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Azim Karim, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in General Practice in Houston, TX. Practice services are available at 10021 MAIN ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms, testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10021 Main St
Suite B-1

Houston, TX 770255224

Telephone 7137976000

Fax 7137979090

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lymphedema Technologies, Inc. Facility NPI 1831528744

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for General Practice in Houston, TX

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 26.5 Yrs

State Avg: 27.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

148 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1183 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

33.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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	287	57	$257.85	$91.43
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	278	56	$332.00	$238.48
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	12	11	$200.00	$194.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	556	80	$332.00	$224.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	515	75	$257.85	$91.76
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	359	66	$80.00	$60.90
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	53	51	$200.00	$194.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	607	85	$195.40	$93.45
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	207	78	$332.00	$245.61
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	206	78	$80.00	$61.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$375.13	$171.67
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	11	11	$70.00	$51.31
87425 Detection test by immunoassay technique for rotavirus	11	11	$25.00	$11.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	710	115	$332.00	$246.92
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	709	115	$80.00	$62.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	577	101	$105.00	$94.83
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	573	26	$94.56	$25.61
81007 Urinalysis for bacteria	266	84	$20.00	$20.00
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	63	62	$227.78	$75.81
Q4215 Axolotl ambient or axolotl cryo, 0.1 mg	59	32	$6186.44	$5101.69
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	52	12	$86.04	$23.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	46	$152.00	$134.57
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	19	16	$161.03	$106.00
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function	12	12	$350.00	$137.39
95921 Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing	12	12	$175.00	$93.58

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	4,540	93	$94.55	$25.88
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	673	113	$332.00	$246.11
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	672	110	$80.00	$61.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	531	93	$152.00	$112.24
81007 Urinalysis for bacteria	299	99	$20.00	$20.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	297	96	$105.00	$77.10
U0003 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (dna or rna); severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]), amplified probe technique, making use of high throughput technologies as described by cms-2020-01-r	102	93	$210.00	$100.00
86328 Test for detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antibody, qualitative or semiquantitative	102	93	$100.00	$45.23
95921 Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing	94	73	$175.00	$88.65
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function	93	73	$350.00	$132.64
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy	88	78	$568.65	$375.25
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	55	19	$86.04	$24.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$256.00	$169.92
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes	24	15	$46.02	$12.45
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	19	19	$260.82	$88.40
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	15	14	$60.00	$25.60
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	15	14	$20.00	$16.66
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	14	13	$40.00	$29.39
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	14	13	$25.00	$8.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	2,028	86	$72.30	$25.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	667	129	$152.00	$110.08
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	531	45	$49.10	$31.04
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	488	133	$327.84	$241.98
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	467	129	$80.00	$63.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	380	124	$105.00	$75.16
97113 Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes	326	29	$92.65	$31.60
95921 Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing	136	98	$175.00	$84.95
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function	136	98	$350.00	$130.77
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	107	33	$66.19	$22.65
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	69	62	$60.00	$28.11
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	68	61	$20.00	$18.30
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	65	59	$25.00	$9.82
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	65	53	$119.28	$84.09
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	64	59	$40.00	$32.23
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	55	30	$58.82	$33.64
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	34	11	$40.24	$23.94
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	30	28	$40.00	$20.03
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes	25	15	$25.12	$12.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$256.00	$165.68
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	16	13	$100.00	$62.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,229	85	$40.71	$24.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	700	178	$105.00	$71.66
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	590	69	$46.33	$29.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	290	97	$152.00	$105.77
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	245	68	$45.00	$21.80
97113 Therapy procedure using water pool to exercises, each 15 minutes	242	18	$51.94	$30.70
95921 Testing of autonomic nervous system function and heart rate response to deep breathing	159	140	$175.00	$82.69
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function	155	136	$350.00	$128.46
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	145	112	$110.00	$81.91
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	142	63	$53.82	$33.22
97032 Application of electrical stimulation with therapist present, each 15 minutes	130	52	$20.59	$12.22
99407 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes	114	88	$50.00	$27.40
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	101	90	$20.00	$19.60
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	100	89	$25.00	$10.91
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	97	87	$60.00	$31.23
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	91	85	$40.00	$35.82
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	60	25	$80.00	$70.39
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	53	38	$76.42	$56.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$256.00	$161.71
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	49	43	$40.00	$22.26
G0483 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	44	22	$280.00	$241.98
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms	39	25	$200.00	$194.77
95831 Manual muscle testing of arm, leg or trunk	25	25	$50.40	$32.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	404	143	$138.73	$73.62
99407 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, more than 10 minutes	207	118	$58.09	$28.14
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	143	128	$39.13	$21.11
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total	138	126	$75.79	$34.70
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	137	124	$28.51	$12.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	80	$181.22	$108.34
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	130	119	$69.80	$36.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	84	84	$336.48	$165.57
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers	73	53	$149.88	$59.80
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	67	13	$9.18	$1.79
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	33	18	$35.00	$24.80
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	24	23	$41.67	$24.73
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$134.83	$54.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

General Practice Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208D00000X

State License TX Q2911

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX BP10044092

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Susan Garrison , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1174505960

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Amin Karim , MD

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

NPI 1982690988

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 12, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 12, 2015

Registered at 10021 MAIN ST, SUITE B-1, HOUSTON, TX 770255224 (Tel: 7137976000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 12, 2015

Registered at 10019 MAIN ST, SUITE A-1, HOUSTON, TX 770255256 (Tel: 7136686000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 12, 2015

Recorded as AZIM KARIM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 12, 2015

Surgery (License #BP10044092 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 19, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407119076

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 19, 2012

Last Update: March 12, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

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Mailing Address

10019 Main St, Suite A-1

Houston, TX 770255256

Phone: 7136686000

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