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Active NPI 1497217012 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Farabi N Karim , MD

Anesthesiology • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Farabi Karim, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Karim delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 909 SQUALICUM WAY STE 102.

Dr. Karim maintains professional affiliations with Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group, Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

909 Squalicum Way Ste 102

Bellingham, WA 982252077

Telephone 6064733773
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

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 Anesthesiology in Bellingham, WA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -10.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
63 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (1746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Karim (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Bellingham Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
29 29 $1063.28 $152.70
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
27 27 $1050.00 $146.94
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
27 27 $1467.59 $212.52
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
16 15 $936.56 $131.12
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
13 13 $2319.23 $342.40
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest
12 11 $1575.00 $225.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-14
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License WA MD61466889

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bellingham Anesthesia Associates Ps

909 Squalicum Way, Bellingham, WA 982252077

Phone: 3606473377

Buena Vista Anesthesia Medical Group

501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 915054866

Phone: 8188435111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Arjun Reddy , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1033371901

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1831585629

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 14, 2025

Registered at 909 SQUALICUM WAY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA 982252077 (Tel: 6064733773)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 14, 2025

Registered at 909 SQUALICUM WAY STE 102, BELLINGHAM, WA 982252077 (Tel: 6064733773)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 14, 2025

Anesthesiology (License #MD61466889 in WA)

NPI Profile Active April 02, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 02, 2019

Registered at 501 BAY DR, NORTHBOROUGH, MA 015323105 (Tel: 4072849273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 02, 2019

Registered at 501 BAY DR, NORTHBOROUGH, MA 015323105 (Tel: 4072849273)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 02, 2019

Recorded as FARABI KARIM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 02, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 02, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497217012
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 02, 2019
Last Update: July 14, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

909 Squalicum Way Ste 102

Bellingham, WA 982252077

Phone: 6064733773

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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