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Dr. Karim Alexander Shafi , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karim Shafi, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Shafi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500.

Dr. Shafi maintains professional affiliations with Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians, Tmh Physician Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6445 Main St Ste 2500

Houston, TX 770301502

Telephone 7134419000
Fax 7137902058
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Tmh Physician Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1962940924

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -16.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.1 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shafi (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
47 47 $189.00 $51.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
37 34 $314.00 $128.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
20 20 $483.00 $161.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
17 17 $421.00 $181.51
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
15 15 $600.00 $221.08
72082 X-ray of entire middle and lower spine, 2-3 views
11 11 $221.00 $69.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-12-02
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX V3429

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0117X

State License CA A185059

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

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

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

1677 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 775212422

Phone: 2814277400

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

7575 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 770631777

Phone: 7132669955

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

8520 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 775847716

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

None, Houston, TX 77024

Phone: 8325228720

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

8520 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 775847716

Phone: 7133638016

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

1677 W Baker Rd, Baytown, TX 775212422

Phone: 2814277400

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

9090 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770241696

Phone: 7133638016

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6565 Fannin St Main, Houston, TX 770302703

Phone: 7134410428

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

6445 Main St Opc, Houston, TX 770301502

Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians

6445 Main St, Houston, TX 770301502

Phone: 7134413150

Tmh Physician Associates Pllc

8520 W Broadway St, Pearland, TX 775847716

Secondary Practice Locations

535 E 70th St

New York, NY 100214898

Phone: 2126061000

444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901

Los Angeles, CA 900484174

Phone: 3104239718

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

38 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Robert Jack , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1023429057

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Meeker , MD, PhD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1104440254

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Dr. Andrea Koh , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1104707116

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Stacey Sannes , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1124391420

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1164345971

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Dr. Abdulrahman Abuhaimed , MBBS

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1235026857

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2024

Registered at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500, HOUSTON, TX 770301502 (Tel: 7134419000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2024

Registered at 6445 MAIN ST STE 2500, HOUSTON, TX 770301502

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #A185059 in CA)

📍
Updated Practice Location August 08, 2023

Registered at 444 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 901, LOS ANGELES, CA 900484174 (Tel: 3104239718)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2023

Registered at 4140 W 190TH ST, TORRANCE, CA 905045513

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 26, 2018

Registered at 535 E 70TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 100214898 (Tel: 2126061000)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2018

Registered at 1012 WHITE BIRCH DR, NEWARK, DE 197131134 (Tel: 3027400231)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2018

Recorded as KARIM SHAFI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 26, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548765266
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 26, 2018
Last Update: December 02, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6445 Main St Ste 2500

Houston, TX 770301502

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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