2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1649629387 M.D.
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KARIMA ALI, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in LA JOLLA, California. 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
302
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
What the federal data reveals: KARIMA ALI, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LA JOLLA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 302 claims across 128 beneficiaries .

What stands out: KARIMA ALI, M.D. filed 302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA JOLLA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KARIMA ALI, 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).

KARIMA ALI, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/03/2016

NPI 1649629387

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

302 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in California

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Hospitalist Physician share within California

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospitalist 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).

KARIMA ALI, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in LA JOLLA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649629387. 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.

KARIMA ALI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 554-9100. NPI 1649629387 was issued on 06/03/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALI 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 302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $28K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

10666 N TORREY PINES RD
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1649629387
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/03/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KARIMA ALI, 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.

SCRIPPS HEALTH
LA JOLLA, CA

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

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KARIMA ALI, M.D.. To verify KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California 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.

302
Total Claims
$28K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
358
Total Day Supply
7,562
Generic Drug Cost
$12K
Opioid Claims
11 (3.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.21
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 12, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 43, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
17
Ampicillin Sodium
16
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How KARIMA ALI, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s 302 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Hospitalist Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s specialty?
KARIMA ALI, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in LA JOLLA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KARIMA ALI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARIMA ALI, M.D. wrote 302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $28K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is KARIMA ALI, M.D. located?
KARIMA ALI, M.D. is located at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 554-9100.
What is KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s NPI number?
KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649629387, issued on 06/03/2016.
Does KARIMA ALI, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARIMA ALI, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.6%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARIMA ALI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Ampicillin Sodium, Ceftriaxone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARIMA ALI, M.D. accept Medicare?
KARIMA ALI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 302 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s credentials?
KARIMA ALI, M.D.'s NPI is 1649629387 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.

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

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