SYED M. KARIM M.D. – NPI #1417165796
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SYED KARIM is a physician located in BELTON, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1417165796 to SYED KARIM on May 18, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 22, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SYED KARIM below.

NPI Profile for
SYED M. KARIM

NPI Number
1417165796
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SYED M. KARIM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
17053 S OUTER RD FL 1
BELTON, MO 64012-2165
Phone: (816) 974-5050 Fax: (816) 388-9369
3 Other location(s):
8919 Parallel Pkwy Ste 326W
Kansas City, KS 66112-1655
Phone: (913) 804-4031
Fax: (913) 308-5372
19550 E 39th St S
SUITE 315
Independence, MO 64057-2358
Phone: (816) 698-8290
Fax: (816) 698-8291
2316 E Meyer Blvd
1 East
Kansas City, MO 64132-1136
Phone: (816) 974-5050
Fax: (816) 683-7645
Mailing address
PO BOX 749495
ATLANTA, GA 30374-9495
Phone: (855) 963-2100 Fax: (813) 321-1296
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 22, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 MO 2015040949
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MD D0063597

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
19550 E 39TH ST S,
INDEPENDENCE, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SYED KARIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER
      19600 EAST 39TH STREET
      INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057
    • LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
      1500 STATE STREET
      LEXINGTON, MO 64067
    • LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
      2100 SE BLUE PARKWAY
      LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063
    • SAINT LUKE'S EAST HOSPITAL
      100 N E SAINT LUKE'S BOULEVARD
      LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086

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