KARAM AL-ISSA M.D.
NPI 1720468259
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Indianapolis, IN
About Karam Al-issa M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KARAM AL-ISSA M.D. (NPI 1720468259) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01080058A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Group Practice 1
Accepted 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
Karam Al-issa 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Karam Al-issa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- 148 clinicians in this Medicare group
Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
- 5,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 9
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Indiana University Health
Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, INIndiana University Health North Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Carmel, INPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46202 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
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 Karam Al-issa's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karam Al-issa is 1720468259. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2015.
Where is Karam Al-issa located?
Karam Al-issa practices at 535 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The listed phone number is (317) 948-6942.
What is Karam Al-issa's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.
Is Karam Al-issa enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karam Al-issa 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 organizations bill Medicare for Karam Al-issa's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karam Al-issa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Indiana University Health, Inc (Indianapolis, IN) and Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). Each 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 Karam Al-issa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Karam Al-issa accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Karam Al-issa 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 Karam Al-issa affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Karam Al-issa is affiliated with Indiana University Health and Indiana University Health North Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karam Al-issa was last updated on September 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Karam Al-Issa, M.D. · NPI 1720468259
Hematology & Oncology physician in Indianapolis, Indiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 29, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720468259 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 29, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology · taxonomy 207RH0003X
- **State license:** 01080058A (Indiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 535 BARNHILL DR, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5116
- **Phone:** (317) 948-6942
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Indiana University Health, Inc (NPI 1962336479, Indianapolis, IN); Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (NPI 1326893777, Indianapolis, IN) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2013
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 27, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720468259) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.