KARAM BHALLA MD
NPI 1972642973
Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, NM

Active since February 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
4420 IRVING BLVD NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114(505) 727-6300(505) 727-9588 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Karam Bhalla Md NPPES

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

KARAM BHALLA MD (NPI 1972642973) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2011-0813) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Albuquerque.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972642973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKARAM BHALLACredential: MD
Location Address4420 IRVING BLVD NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114-5915
Mailing Address4420 Irving Blvd NwAlbuquerque, NM 87114-5915 · (505) 727-6200
Fax(505) 727-9588
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2019
✔ NPI 1972642973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2011-0813✔ Licensed in NM · 2005-0348
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.
4420 IRVING BLVD NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11721 Rio Rancho Dr SEAlbuquerque, NM 87124-1570 · Phone (505) 896-8600 · Fax (505) 896-8618

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid59326751NM

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Karam Bhalla Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Karam Bhalla reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
8208 LOUISIANA BLVD NE, STE. C
Albuquerque, NM 87113
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 151 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87114 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
1 supplier15 claims15 services$48.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pediatrics
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Family Medicine
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Pediatrics
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Family Medicine
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Family Medicine
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114
Dietitian, Registered
4420 IRVING BLVD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87114

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 Bhalla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karam Bhalla is 1972642973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2007.

Where is Karam Bhalla located?

Karam Bhalla practices at 4420 Irving Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. The listed phone number is (505) 727-6300.

What is Karam Bhalla's specialty?

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

Is Karam Bhalla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karam Bhalla is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karam Bhalla's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karam Bhalla reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ipc Hospitalists Of New Mexico, Inc (Albuquerque, NM) and Anesthesia Associates Of New Mexico P C (Albuquerque, NM). 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 Bhalla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karam Bhalla was last updated on December 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.