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FREDERIC WAFIC KARIM
NPI 1619553682
Hospitalist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since March 22, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
506 6TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215(718) 780-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2021, Mar 22, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Frederic Wafic Karim NPPES

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

FREDERIC WAFIC KARIM (NPI 1619553682) is an individual hospitalist provider in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in Kentucky (59611) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619553682
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameFREDERIC WAFIC KARIM
Location Address506 6TH STBrooklyn, NY 11215-3609
Mailing Address506 6th StBrooklyn, NY 11215-3609 · (718) 780-3000
Phone(718) 780-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2024
✔ NPI 1619553682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 59611
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 59611 (KY)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
506 6TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Frederic Wafic Karim 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.

PECOS PAC ID8921547498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240828001961, I20240905002743
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.

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
202 services86 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
116 services57 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
92 services90 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
41 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Deaconess Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Evansville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150082
Location600 Mary StEvansville, IN 47710 · Vanderburgh County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 11215 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

DR. VIVIAN JOLLEY BEA M.D.
Surgery
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-3288
YANJIN YANG
Internal Medicine
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-3000
JOY THERESE MULLEN RN, NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
506 6TH ST, EP2
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-5040
ASHWAD AFZAL M.D.
Internal Medicine
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-5246
DR. DANIAH ALBOKHARI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-5260
SASIS SIRIKANJANAPONG
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-3634
DR. DANIELLE ABADI MD
Pediatrics
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-5260
KOREN H KWAG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
506 6TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Kings County (718) 780-3000

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 Frederic Karim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederic Karim is 1619553682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2021.

Where is Frederic Karim located?

Frederic Karim practices at 506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The listed phone number is (718) 780-3000.

What is Frederic Karim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Frederic Karim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frederic Karim 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 Frederic Karim accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Frederic Karim 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 Frederic Karim affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Frederic Karim is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederic Karim was last updated on August 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.