PETER W KARAM M.D.
NPI 1235218660
Internal Medicine in Lake Charles, LA
About Peter W Karam M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PETER W KARAM M.D. (NPI 1235218660) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (L09836R) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Peter W Karam M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LALake Charles Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70607 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70607
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Peter Karam's NPI number?
The NPI number for Peter Karam is 1235218660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 5, 2006.
Where is Peter Karam located?
Peter Karam practices at 1000 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607. The listed phone number is (337) 480-8066.
What is Peter Karam's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Peter Karam enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Peter Karam is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Peter Karam accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana list Peter Karam as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Peter Karam affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Peter Karam is affiliated with Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Peter Karam was last updated on April 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
