PAUL KARAM MD
NPI 1861983892
Surgery in Methuen, MA

Q: What is Paul Karam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Karam is 1861983892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2018.

Q: What is Paul Karam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Karam was last updated on January 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.

Active since May 25, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

70 EAST ST, METHUEN, MA 01844(978) 687-0151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 6, 2025, May 25, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Paul Karam Md NPPES

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

PAUL KARAM MD (NPI 1861983892) is an individual surgery provider in Methuen, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1022039) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861983892

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208600000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL KARAMCredential: MD

Location Address70 EAST STMethuen, MA 01844-4597

Mailing Address70 East StMethuen, MA 01844-4597 · (978) 687-0151

Phone(978) 687-0151

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateMay 25, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1861983892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208600000X

License✔ Licensed in MA · 1022039

Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

70 EAST ST, Methuen, MA 01844

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

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 ID3779822374

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250212003376

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Holy Family Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Methuen, MA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number220080

Location70 East StreetMethuen, MA 01844 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01844 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

$90.70 typical visit price

range $58.86 – $177.36

Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$73.22 typical visit price

range $19.11 – $144.84

Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)

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.

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.

95.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.57

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

JILLIAN REID

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

QUALITY ANESTHESIA PAIN SERVICES, PLLC

Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

HOLY FAMILY INPATIENT SPECIALISTS PLLC

Internal Medicine

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

STEWARD HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL, INC.

General Acute Care Hospital

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

LAURA ANN GIANNOTTI

Social Worker (Clinical)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0151

LG NEWCORP INC

Psychiatric Unit

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 946-8366

JESSICA ROUSSELLE LICSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 687-0156

JEFFREY HENRY JANCO CNP

Nurse Practitioner

70 EAST ST
METHUEN, MA 01844

Essex County (978) 794-8381

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 Paul Karam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Karam is 1861983892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2018.

Where is Paul Karam located?

Paul Karam practices at 70 East St, Methuen, MA 01844. The listed phone number is (978) 687-0151.

What is Paul Karam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Paul Karam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul 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 Paul Karam accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Paul 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 Paul Karam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paul Karam is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paul Karam was last updated on January 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.