2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1457649592 M.D.
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KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in PLANO, Texas. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 327 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$158.4K
213 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PLANO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 327 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $158.4K across 213 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. filed 1,637 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PLANO, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2011

NPI 1457649592

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,637 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 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).

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in PLANO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457649592. 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.

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6601 PRESTON RD, PLANO, TX, 75024, with a listed phone of (469) 800-6300. NPI 1457649592 was issued on 07/11/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AL-AZIZI 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 1,637 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 327 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $277K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

6601 PRESTON RD
PLANO, TX 75024

Provider Details

NPI 1457649592
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORK
GARLAND, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$158.4K

Largest payer

Philips North America 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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.. To verify KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,637 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,637
Total Claims
$277K
Total Drug Cost
327
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,293
Total Day Supply
127,558
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$239K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
43% female / 57% 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
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
284
Metoprolol Succinate
171
Rosuvastatin Calcium
163
Atorvastatin Calcium
68
Carvedilol
67
Furosemide
64
Entresto
Sacubitril/Valsartan
63
Losartan Potassium
58
Amlodipine Besylate
52
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
49

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s 1,637 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AL-AZIZI.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s specialty?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in PLANO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. wrote 1,637 Medicare Part D claims totaling $277K in drug costs for 327 beneficiaries.
Where is KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. located?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. is located at 6601 PRESTON RD, PLANO, TX, 75024. Phone: (469) 800-6300.
What is KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s NPI number?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457649592, issued on 07/11/2011.
Does KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $239K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. accept Medicare?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,637 Part D claims and 327 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s credentials?
KARIM AL-AZIZI, M.D.'s NPI is 1457649592 with credentials M.D.. 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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