KARIM AHMED ELSHARKAWY MD
NPI 1700028925
Orthopaedic Surgery in El Paso, TX
About Karim Ahmed Elsharkawy Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARIM AHMED ELSHARKAWY MD (NPI 1700028925) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (R3318) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso, and maintains a secondary practice location in Plano.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Secondary Practice Location 1
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
Karim Ahmed Elsharkawy Md 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Medical Center Of El Paso
Acute Care Hospitals · El Paso, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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.
EL PASO, TX 79905
EL PASO, TX 79905
EL PASO, TX 79905
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 Karim Elsharkawy's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karim Elsharkawy is 1700028925. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2009.
Where is Karim Elsharkawy located?
Karim Elsharkawy practices at 4801 Alberta Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 215-5400.
What is Karim Elsharkawy's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Karim Elsharkawy enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karim Elsharkawy 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 Karim Elsharkawy accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Karim Elsharkawy 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 Karim Elsharkawy affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Karim Elsharkawy is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karim Elsharkawy was last updated on May 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
