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DR. JACOB NICHOLAS KAREM DMD
NPI 1518620368
Dentist - General Practice in Fort Hood, TX

Active since October 19, 2021PECOS Enrolled
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 590 MEDICAL CENTER RD, FORT HOOD, TX 76544(254) 287-2705 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2026, Jul 29, 2026, Jun 20, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Jacob Nicholas Karem Dmd NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JACOB NICHOLAS KAREM DMD (NPI 1518620368) is an individual general practice provider in Fort Hood, Texas, licensed in Kentucky (10669) and active in the NPI registry since October 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518620368
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JACOB NICHOLAS KAREMCredential: DMD
Location AddressCARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 590 MEDICAL CENTER RDFort Hood, TX 76544-5060
Mailing AddressCarl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, 590 Medical Center Rd.Ft Hood, TX 76544-5060 · (502) 693-9367
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
NPI 1518620368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in KY · 10669
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Fort Hood, TX 76544

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jacob Nicholas Karem Dmd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76544 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Family Medicine
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 590 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Social Worker (Clinical)
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 36065 SANTE FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 36000 DARNALL LOOP
FT. HOOD, TX 76544
Dentist
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 590 MEDICAL CENTER ROAD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Physical Therapist
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 36065 SANTA FE AVE
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Dentist
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 590 MEDICAL CENTER RD
FORT HOOD, TX 76544
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
CARL R. DARNALL ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 36000 DARNALL LOOP
FORT HOOD, TX 76544

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 Jacob Karem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jacob Karem is 1518620368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2021.

Where is Jacob Karem located?

Jacob Karem practices at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center 590 Medical Center Rd, Fort Hood, TX 76544. The listed phone number is (254) 287-2705.

What is Jacob Karem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Jacob Karem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jacob Karem is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jacob Karem was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.