KARIM FAWAZ
NPI 1952338253
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Cambridge, MA

Active since June 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139(617) 665-1552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Karim Fawaz NPPES

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

KARIM FAWAZ (NPI 1952338253) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Cambridge, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (37268) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance, and is a graduate of Other (1967).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952338253
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameKARIM FAWAZ
Location Address1493 CAMBRIDGE STCambridge, MA 02139-1047
Mailing Address1493 Cambridge StCambridge, MA 02139-1047
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1967
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1952338253 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in MA · 37268
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST, Cambridge, MA 02139

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 Fawaz 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 ID6204849466
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060711000335
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

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.

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cambridge Health Alliance

Acute Care Hospitals · Cambridge, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number220011
Location1493 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02138 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02139 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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.

86.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.84
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.7

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.

Emergency Medicine
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Social Worker (Clinical)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Registered Nurse (Neonatal, Low-Risk)
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Occupational Therapist
1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139

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 Fawaz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karim Fawaz is 1952338253. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2006.

Where is Karim Fawaz located?

Karim Fawaz practices at 1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139. The listed phone number is (617) 665-1552.

What is Karim Fawaz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Karim Fawaz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karim Fawaz 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 Fawaz accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Karim Fawaz 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 Fawaz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karim Fawaz is affiliated with Cambridge Health Alliance.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karim Fawaz was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.