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DR. KEVIN PAUL KARAM MD
NPI 1821018805
Internal Medicine in Covington, LA

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.53/100
CMS Quality Rating
1202 S TYLER ST, COVINGTON, LA 70433(985) 898-4438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Kevin Paul Karam Md NPPES

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

DR. KEVIN PAUL KARAM MD (NPI 1821018805) is an individual internal medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (09264R) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821018805
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEVIN PAUL KARAMCredential: MD
Location Address1202 S TYLER STCovington, LA 70433-2330
Mailing Address1347 Oscar Rivette RdArnaudville, LA 70512-5418 · (337) 344-8668
Phone(985) 898-4438
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2023
NPPES CertifiedOctober 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1821018805 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 09264R
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License 09264R (LA)
1202 S TYLER ST, Covington, LA 70433
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.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

Dr. Kevin Paul Karam 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.

PECOS PAC ID5991799686
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040414000833
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
256 services249 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
205 services201 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
38 services38 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Opelousas General Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Opelousas, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number190017
Location539 East Prudhomme StreetOpelousas, LA 70570 · St. Landry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abbeville General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abbeville, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190034
Location118 N Hospital DrAbbeville, LA 70510 · Vermilion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190044
Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County
Emergency services

Beauregard Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Deridder, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190050
Location600 S Pine StreetDeridder, LA 70634 · Beauregard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70433 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

86.53/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.49
Improvement Activities40

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.

SHARON K TOMBERLIN MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4417
DR. LLOYD JOSEPH GUERINGER JR. MD
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4438
REGINA BOURGEOIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4000
KHALILAH FRANKLIN
Registered Nurse
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 237-8449
DR. HALEY REBECCA DAVIS MD
Emergency Medicine
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4000
HECTOR JORDAN ZAYAS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4583
MADISON NUNNERY MOORE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4000
GLORIA G DUNN M.D.
Anesthesiology
1202 S TYLER ST
COVINGTON, LA 70433
St. Tammany Parish (985) 898-4000

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 Kevin Karam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kevin Karam is 1821018805. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006.

Where is Kevin Karam located?

Kevin Karam practices at 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433. The listed phone number is (985) 898-4438.

What is Kevin Karam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kevin Karam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kevin Karam 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 Kevin Karam accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list Kevin Karam 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 Kevin Karam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kevin Karam is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System, Abbeville General Hospital, Acadia General Hospital and Beauregard Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kevin Karam was last updated on October 2, 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.