DR. MAHER AFIF KARAM M.D.
NPI 1679650667
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1155 PRESSLER ST, CPB, UNIT 1330, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-7113(713) 745-4286 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Maher Afif Karam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MAHER AFIF KARAM M.D. (NPI 1679650667) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M5785) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679650667
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. MAHER AFIF KARAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1155 PRESSLER ST, CPB, UNIT 1330Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address1155 Pressler St, Cpb, Unit 1330Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 792-7113 · Fax (713) 745-4286
Fax(713) 745-4286
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 16, 2023
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 16, 2023
NPI 1679650667 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in TX · M5785 Licensed in MI · 4301064291
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2084A0401X · License M5785 (TX)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0802X · License 4301064291 (MI), M5785 (TX)
1155 PRESSLER ST, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Maher Afif Karam M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Other8V4147TX · Bcbs
Medicaid281043401TX

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. Maher Afif Karam M.d. 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 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
1155 PRESSLER ST, DEPARTMENT OF BREAST MEDICAL ONCOLOGY- UNIT 1354
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST, CPB5.3535 - UNIT 1354
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Genetic Counselor, MS
1155 PRESSLER ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Social Worker (Clinical)
1155 PRESSLER ST, UT MD ANDERSON CANCER PREVENTION BLDG UNIT 1330
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Maher Karam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maher Karam is 1679650667. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Maher Afif Karam M.D..

Where is Maher Karam located?

Maher Karam practices at 1155 Pressler St Cpb, Unit 1330, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-7113.

What is Maher Karam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Maher Karam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maher Karam is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maher Karam was last updated on February 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.