Physician Profile
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Karim Chamie, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Karim is also listed as specializing in surgery of the hand. According to Medicare claims data, Karim cared for 994 Medicare patients across 5,848 services. The services billed most often include bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg, injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
200 UCLA MEDICAL PLZ STE 140
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
Prostate
Prostate procedures
Stone procedures
5,848 services · 994 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder | Procedure | 51720 |
321 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
315 |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
24 |
| Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm | Procedure | 52235 |
23 |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
22 |
| Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52240 |
22 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
17 |
| Other procedure on bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 51999 |
14 |
| Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm | Procedure | 52234 |
13 |
| Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent | Imaging | 74420 |
29 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Karim Chamie is an urologist in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Karim Chamie is listed at 200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 140, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (310) 794-7152. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Karim Chamie's National Provider Identifier is 1962478420. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Karim Chamie attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Karim Chamie has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Karim Chamie performs procedures including instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding; reads or performs imaging such as imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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