2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1073706495 M.D.
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MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in TORRANCE, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 429 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$391.38
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in TORRANCE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 429 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $391.38 across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. filed 3,000 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TORRANCE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/20/2007

NPI 1073706495

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,000 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in California

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within California

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in TORRANCE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1073706495. 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.

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3475 TORRANCE BLVD STE A, TORRANCE, CA, 90503, with a listed phone of (310) 370-3568. NPI 1073706495 was issued on 08/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ABDELKARIM 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 3,000 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 429 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $499K 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

3475 TORRANCE BLVD STE A
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Provider Details

NPI 1073706495
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MURRAD ABDELKARIM, 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.

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
TORRANCE, CA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOSPITALIST NETWORK MEDICAL GROUP INC
ORANGE, 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).

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 MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$391

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 — 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 MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.. To verify MURRAD ABDELKARIM, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,000 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.

3,000
Total Claims
$499K
Total Drug Cost
429
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,740
Total Day Supply
230,392
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$428K
Generic Drug Cost
$71K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 172, 75-84: 154, 85+: 90

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
316
Losartan Potassium
275
Metoprolol Succinate
244
Amlodipine Besylate
208
Carvedilol
189
Eliquis
Apixaban
151
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
141
Rosuvastatin Calcium
136
Furosemide
133
Pravastatin Sodium
107

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s 3,000 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s specialty?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in TORRANCE, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. wrote 3,000 Medicare Part D claims totaling $499K in drug costs for 429 beneficiaries.
Where is MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. located?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. is located at 3475 TORRANCE BLVD STE A, TORRANCE, CA, 90503. Phone: (310) 370-3568.
What is MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s NPI number?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073706495, issued on 08/20/2007.
Does MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $428K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. accept Medicare?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,000 Part D claims and 429 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s credentials?
MURRAD ABDELKARIM, M.D.'s NPI is 1073706495 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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