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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1194717140 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
85.7/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Naji Karam, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 85.7/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,681 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 85.7/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Naji Karam, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
86 49th percentile higher than 49% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Naji Karam, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Naji Karam, MD writes more Part D claims than 47% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 52% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Naji Karam, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Naji Karam, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Naji Karam, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,681 12% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
85.7/100 2.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Naji Karam, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 85.7/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 85.7/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Naji Karam, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 608 NW 9TH ST, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102, with a listed phone of (405) 272-8477. NPI 1194717140 was issued on 08/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Karam 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 2,681 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $368K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 85.7/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.3, Cost 62), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1194717140 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/16/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
85.7051
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.3347
Quality
62.0157
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Naji Karam, MD 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.
Saints Medical Group, LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Ssm Health Care OF Oklahoma, Inc.
Oklahoma City, OK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Naji Karam, MD - brand share 14.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 2,681 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.
2,681
Total Claims
$368K
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,199
- Total Day Supply
- 185,303
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $298K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $71K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.28
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 191, 75-84: 112, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Naji Karam, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
314 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
212 claims
- Nebivolol Hcl
Nebivolol Hcl
172 claims
- Pravastatin Sodium
Pravastatin Sodium
149 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
129 claims
- Bisoprolol Fumarate
Bisoprolol Fumarate
128 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
127 claims
- Losartan Potassium 107
Losartan Potassium
107 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 314 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 212 |
| Nebivolol Hcl | 172 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 149 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 129 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 128 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 127 |
| Losartan Potassium | 107 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 101 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 91 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Naji Karam, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Naji Karam, MD's 2,681 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Karam.
Dr. Mazen Abu-Fadel
M.D.
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Philip Adamson
M.D.
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Khushboo Agarwal
M.B.B.S
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Neil Agrawal
M.D.
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad
MD
Oklahoma City, OK
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Oklahoma medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naji Karam, MD's specialty? ▼
Naji Karam, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does Naji Karam, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Naji Karam, MD wrote 2,681 Medicare Part D claims totaling $368K in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
What is Naji Karam, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Naji Karam, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 85.7/100 (Quality: 90.3, Cost: 62). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Naji Karam, MD located? ▼
Naji Karam, MD is located at 608 NW 9TH ST, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102. Phone: (405) 272-8477.
What is Naji Karam, MD's NPI number? ▼
Naji Karam, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194717140, issued on 08/16/2005.
Does Naji Karam, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Naji Karam, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $298K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Naji Karam, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Naji Karam, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Nebivolol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Naji Karam, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Naji Karam, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,681 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Naji Karam, MD's credentials? ▼
Naji Karam, MD's NPI is 1194717140 with credentials MD. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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