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DR. ISAM ALI ABDEL-KARIM M.D.
NPI 1639359714
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Fort Smith, AR

Active since November 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
7301 ROGERS AVE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 274-6200(479) 274-6299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Isam Ali Abdel-karim M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ISAM ALI ABDEL-KARIM M.D. (NPI 1639359714) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Fort Smith, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E7211) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639359714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. ISAM ALI ABDEL-KARIMCredential: M.D.
Location Address7301 ROGERS AVEFort Smith, AR 72903-4100
Mailing AddressPo Box 3528Fort Smith, AR 72913-3528 · (479) 274-2000 · Fax (479) 274-2194
Phone(479) 274-6200
Fax(479) 274-6299
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2013
✔ NPI 1639359714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E7211
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
7301 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN5AN14B513AR
Medicaid200395140AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Isam Ali Abdel-karim 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.

PECOS PAC ID8527134105
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111212000896
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Isam Abdel-karim reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Cancer Care Associates Inc
208 mi
Radiation Oncology
225 E JACKSON AVE
Jonesboro, AR 72401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184968661 (870) 972-4510

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
691 services362 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
444 services171 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
214 services111 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
107 services34 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.
100 services91 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
68 services68 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72903 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
$157.74 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $39.43 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality62.3
Improvement Activities40
Cost75.89

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
37%728 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Breast Cancer Screening
30%384 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
49%724 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
54%92 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
99%247 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
92%2,819 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Pain Intensity Quantified
96%566 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Oncology: Medical and Radiation - Plan of Care for Pain
100%215 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients combinedPopulations: 98% · 627 patients
Patients screened: 100% · 627 patients
93%155 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers16 claims480 services$4.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers19 claims12,344 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$25.87 avg. paid by Medicare
Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds K0823
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD009N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$190.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

RUBINE FLEMING MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
DR. DAVID A HEBERT M.D.
Internal Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
FIORELLA NAWAR MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6245
THOMAS STEPHEN LEITZSCH DO
Emergency Medicine
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6241
ZACHARY MILLER POWERS DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6000
BRITNIE DAWN DAVIS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (405) 752-3528
GEOFFREY LOUX
Pharmacist
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6140
MONISH SHARMA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7301 ROGERS AVE
FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Sebastian County (479) 314-6107

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 Isam Abdel-karim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Isam Abdel-karim is 1639359714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2007.

Where is Isam Abdel-karim located?

Isam Abdel-karim practices at 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 274-6200.

What is Isam Abdel-karim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Isam Abdel-karim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Isam Abdel-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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Isam Abdel-karim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Isam Abdel-karim reassigns Medicare benefits to Cancer Care Associates Inc (Jonesboro, AR). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Isam Abdel-karim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Isam Abdel-karim accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Isam Abdel-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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Isam Abdel-karim was last updated on April 18, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years 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.