NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1295719664 MD
Verify on CMS → Stephen Karem, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Floyds Knobs, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$59.36
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Stephen Karem, MD filed 1,085 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, prescribing 82% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- $59.36
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥76th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1295719664 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1295719664
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 1,085
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,321 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM David Cunningham · 2005
Stephen Karem, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,085 ≥ 76th percentile 76% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Stephen Karem, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Stephen Karem, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,085 68% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1295719664 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/30/2005 |
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 Stephen Karem, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$59
Largest payer
Amgen Inc.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Stephen Karem, MD - brand share 16.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,085 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.
1,085
Total Claims
$167K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,092
- Total Day Supply
- 57,389
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $141K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $26K
- Opioid Claims
- 24 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 79
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.97
- Gender Split
- 46% female / 54% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Stephen Karem, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
60 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
53 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
45 claims
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
34 claims
- Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate
33 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
32 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
31 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
29 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 32 |
| Azithromycin | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 26 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Stephen Karem, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Stephen Karem, MD's 1,085 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Karem, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Karem.
One of 3,321 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Faryaal Aamir
MD
Boonville, IN
Dr. Troy Abbott
MD
Muncie, IN
Dr. Musa Abdalla
M. D.
Lagrange, IN
Dr. Azra Abdullah
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Daniel Abel
M.D.
Mishawaka, IN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Karem, MD's specialty? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Stephen Karem, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Stephen Karem, MD wrote 1,085 Medicare Part D claims totaling $167K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is Stephen Karem, MD located? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD is located at 800 HIGHLANDER POINT DR, Floyds Knobs, IN, 47119. Phone: (812) 923-4106.
What is Stephen Karem, MD's NPI number? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295719664, issued on 11/30/2005.
Does Stephen Karem, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $141K in brand drug costs.
Does Stephen Karem, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Stephen Karem, MD had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Stephen Karem, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Stephen Karem, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Stephen Karem, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,085 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Stephen Karem, MD's credentials? ▼
Stephen Karem, MD's NPI is 1295719664 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.
- 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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