SAIMA KARIM D.O.
Prescription History 1972777092
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Cincinnati, OH
What does Dr. Karim prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Karim wrote 720 Medicare prescriptions for 15 medications. The most prescribed was Metoprolol Succinate, with 168 prescriptions for 65 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Karim prescribes.
Medications 15 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Ohio prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta-blocker used to treat chest pain (angina), heart failure, and high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 168 prescriptions for Metoprolol Succinate, about 1.3 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (125). Medicare paid $19.75 per fill, versus $13.28 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Rivaroxaban is used to prevent blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip or knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 164 prescriptions for Xarelto, about 3.5 times as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $1,212.69 per fill, versus $905.70 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Apixaban is used to prevent serious blood clots from forming due to a certain irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) or after hip/knee replacement surgery.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 91 prescriptions for Eliquis, about as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $1,214.68 per fill, versus $838.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as atrial fibrillation/flutter).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 48 prescriptions for Dofetilide, about 87% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (55). Medicare paid $210.66 per fill, versus $199.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lisinopril is used to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 47 prescriptions for Lisinopril, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (135). Medicare paid $4.61 per fill, versus $5.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat a serious (possibly life-threatening) type of fast heartbeat called sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 30 prescriptions for Sotalol, about 65% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (46). Medicare paid $21.16 per fill, versus $19.72 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metoprolol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 29 prescriptions for Metoprolol Tartrate, about 35% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (84). Medicare paid $4.24 per fill, versus $6.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as recurrent ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 27 prescriptions for Amiodarone Hcl, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $17.00 per fill, versus $25.15 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 27 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 12% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (224). Medicare paid $7.37 per fill, versus $9.54 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain types of serious (possibly fatal) irregular heartbeat (such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 24 prescriptions for Flecainide Acetate, about half as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (48). Medicare paid $48.23 per fill, versus $44.89 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Carvedilol is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 19 prescriptions for Carvedilol, about 27% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (70). Medicare paid $8.79 per fill, versus $8.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Dapagliflozin is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 12 prescriptions for Farxiga, about 29% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (42). Medicare paid $974.15 per fill, versus $913.81 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Spironolactone is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 12 prescriptions for Spironolactone, about 22% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $4.90 per fill, versus $8.13 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 11 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 7% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (154). Medicare paid $8.27 per fill, versus $5.34 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and prevent chest pain (angina).
Compared with Ohio prescribers
Dr. Karim wrote 11 prescriptions for Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd), about 31% as often as the typical Ohio prescriber of it (36). Medicare paid $28.39 per fill, versus $28.44 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Karim’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Karim prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Karim's most prescribed medications were Metoprolol Succinate (168), Xarelto (164) and Eliquis (91).
How does Dr. Karim's prescribing compare with other Ohio prescribers?
Of the 15 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Karim prescribes 2 more often than the typical Ohio prescriber, 2 about as often and 11 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Karim prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Ohio prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
