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Dr. Aftab Karim , MBBS

Internal Medicine • Paris, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Aftab Karim, MBBS is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Paris, TX. 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 865 DESHONG DR.

Dr. Karim maintains professional affiliations with Titus County Hospital District, Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Burnet Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

865 Deshong Dr

Paris, TX 754609313

Telephone 5592507672
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Essent Prmc Lp Facility NPI 1376541839

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Paris, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +5.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Paris, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karim (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Paris Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
137 79 $215.00 $74.23
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
70 68 $216.00 $75.40
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
50 39 $308.00 $95.91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
36 36 $403.00 $124.47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
27 27 $599.00 $160.25
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
26 26 $318.00 $108.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-27
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License CA A99200

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX Q6523

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.

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.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License VA 0101245212

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
00A992000 (CA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical License
A99200 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Titus County Hospital District

2001 N Jefferson Ave, Mt Pleasant, TX 754552338

Phone: 9035776000

Titus County Hospital District

2001 N Jefferson Ave, Mount Pleasant, TX 754552338

Phone: 9035776000

Titus County Hospital District

2001 N Jefferson Ave, Mount Pleasant, TX 754552338

Phone: 9034344826

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Burnet Pllc

5016 S Us Hwy 75, Denison, TX 750204584

Phone: 9034164000

Secondary Practice Locations

2001 N Jefferson Ave

Mount Pleasant, TX 754552338

Phone: 9035776000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

33 Associated Practitioners
Brooke Rea , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1043075328

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1083695274

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Murray Walker

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1134665607
Guy Dalrymple , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1144321803

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Reginald Robinson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1205349875

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Abraham Hashmi , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1225979016

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 30, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 30, 2016

Registered at 865 DESHONG DR, PARIS, TX 754609313 (Tel: 5592507672)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 30, 2016

Registered at 865 DESHONG DR, PARIS, TX 754609313

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 30, 2016

Recorded as AFTAB KARIM, MBBS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 30, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #A99200 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 12, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588868764
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 12, 2007
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

865 Deshong Dr

Paris, TX 754609313

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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