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- Erwin location main office
901 Denim Dr, Erwin, NC 28339 - Raleigh location
3214 Charles B Root Wynd Ste 213, Raleigh, NC 27612
About Dr. Karim
Based in Erwin, NC, MD ABU ZAHED Karim, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Md provided 5,703 services to 1,893 patients. The services billed most often include chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1821329665 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (910) 897-5521
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 DENIM DR
Erwin, NC 28339
3214 Charles B Root Wynd Ste 213
Raleigh, NC 27612
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,703 services · 1,893 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax by washing | Procedure | 69209 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
35 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
1,650 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | Office visit | 99457 |
1,027 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
614 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
593 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | Office visit | 99454 |
438 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
267 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes | Billing code | G0447 |
230 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Erwin 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax by washing 6
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does MD ABU ZAHED Karim specialize in?
MD ABU ZAHED Karim is an internist in Erwin, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is MD ABU ZAHED Karim located?
MD ABU ZAHED Karim is listed at 901 Denim Dr, Erwin, NC 28339. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is MD ABU ZAHED Karim's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 897-5521. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for MD ABU ZAHED Karim?
MD ABU ZAHED Karim's National Provider Identifier is 1821329665. 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
Where did MD ABU ZAHED Karim train?
MD ABU ZAHED Karim attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does MD ABU ZAHED Karim have?
MD ABU ZAHED Karim has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does MD ABU ZAHED Karim do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, MD ABU ZAHED Karim performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax by washing; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is MD ABU ZAHED Karim's profile verified?
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