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HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD

Dentist in TACOMA, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
95
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Dentist avg: 87
Industry payments
$291.46
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD is a Dentist ([object Object]) practicing in TACOMA, Washington with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 95 claims across 34 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $291.46 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD filed 95 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TACOMA, Washington. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2012

NPI 1376899880

Primary specialty

Dentist

High-volume

93,789 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

95 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 87

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Dentist compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Dentist share within Washington

1. Dentist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dentist share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dentist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Dentist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dentist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD is a Dentist provider practicing in TACOMA, Washington, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: BDS, MSD. NPI: 1376899880. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dentist provider holding BDS, MSD credentials at 4545 S UNION AVE STE 100, TACOMA, WA, 98409, with a listed phone of (314) 644-8796. NPI 1376899880 was issued on 08/02/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDULKARIM most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 95 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $431 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Dentist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 93,789 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 87 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4545 S UNION AVE STE 100
TACOMA, WA 98409

Provider Details

NPI 1376899880
Specialty Dentist
Credentials BDS, MSD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2012

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$291

Largest payer

Peter Brasseler Holdings, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD. To verify HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

95
Total Claims
$431
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
97
Total Day Supply
1,100
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$431
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
33
Amoxicillin
20
Ibuprofen
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Dentist Overview

How HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD fits within the Dentist landscape nationally.

93,789
Dentist Providers in US
56
States with Dentist
87
Avg Claims per Provider

HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's 95 claims are above the specialty average of 87.

Nearby Dentist Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ABDULKARIM.

Compare Dentist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's specialty?
HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD specializes in Dentist and practices in TACOMA, Washington. Credentials: BDS, MSD.
How much does HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD wrote 95 Medicare Part D claims totaling $431 in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
Where is HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD located?
HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD is located at 4545 S UNION AVE STE 100, TACOMA, WA, 98409. Phone: (314) 644-8796.
What is HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's NPI number?
HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376899880, issued on 08/02/2012.
How many Dentist providers are there in the US?
There are 93,789 Dentist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Dentist provider writes 87 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD accept Medicare?
HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD appears in CMS Medicare data with 95 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's credentials?
HESHAM ABDULKARIM, BDS, MSD's NPI is 1376899880 with credentials BDS, MSD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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