Provider Profile

Shazia Karim, OD

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About Dr. Karim

Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Shazia Karim, OD practices in Grand Prairie, TX. Shazia graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2019. According to Medicare claims data, Shazia cared for 75 Medicare patients across 80 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, photography of the retina, 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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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometrist (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

TX license9659T
NPI1730740176
NPI issued06/26/2019

License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Karim's specialty?

Dr. Karim is an optometrist in Grand Prairie, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Karim?

Dr. Karim is listed at 1045 W Pioneer Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Karim?

The number on file is (972) 641-5606. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Karim's NPI number?

Dr. Karim's National Provider Identifier is 1730740176. 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

What is Dr. Karim's medical education?

Dr. Karim attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Karim been practicing?

Dr. Karim has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Karim known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karim provides treatments such as photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Karim confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karim. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.