Physician Profile
Waasil Kareem, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kareem
Based in Duarte, CA, Waasil Kareem, MD is listed in the NPI registry under critical care (intensivists). Waasil is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. According to Medicare claims data, Waasil cared for 1,049 Medicare patients across 1,284 services. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope. NPI 1588003602 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (626) 256-4673
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 DUARTE RD
Duarte, CA 91010
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care 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
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sudden Muscle Weakness Crisis
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
- Collapsed lung
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe Blood Clot in Lung
- Severe Pneumonia
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
- Heat stroke
- Smoke Inhalation
Heart & Circulation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Torn Aorta
Heart & vascular
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Infection & Sepsis
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Severe Allergic Shock
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
- Critical COVID Complications
- Fluid in the Lungs
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- High Acid in Blood
Muscle & kidney
- Crush Injury
Organ Failure
- Acute kidney injury
- Multiple Organ Failure
- Severe Pancreatitis
- Sudden Liver Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
- Seizures During Pregnancy
Recovery
- Post-ICU Weakness
Substance emergencies
- Alcohol withdrawal
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
- BiPAP therapy
- Breathing tube removal
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Oxygen therapy
Consultation & Recovery
- Family ICU Consultation and Goals of Care
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
Digestive procedures
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Emergency surgery
- Emergency Chest Opening for Trauma
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
- Intra-aortic balloon pump placement
ICU recovery
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Early ICU Physical Rehab
Lab tests & monitoring
- Blood Gas Testing
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
- Emergency Clot-Busting Medication
Medications & Infusions
- Emergency Blood Transfusion
- ICU Sedation and Pain Relief
- IV Blood Pressure Support (Pressors)
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
- IV Nutrition For Preemies
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,284 services · 1,049 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
137 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
111 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
107 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
102 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound | Procedure | 31654 |
80 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes | Procedure | 31652 |
47 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | Procedure | 31653 |
23 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | Procedure | 31500 |
15 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical cares in Duarte 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kareem's specialty?
Dr. Kareem is a critical care (intensivists) in Duarte, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kareem?
Dr. Kareem is listed at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kareem?
The number on file is (626) 256-4673. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kareem's NPI number?
Dr. Kareem's National Provider Identifier is 1588003602. 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. Kareem's medical education?
Dr. Kareem attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Kareem been practicing?
Dr. Kareem has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Kareem known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kareem performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope and computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kareem confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kareem. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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