AHMAD B. ABDULKARIM MD, PHD – NPI #1386741676
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

AHMAD ABDULKARIM is a surgeon located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1386741676 to AHMAD ABDULKARIM on September 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Mar 17, 2018. 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 AHMAD ABDULKARIM below.

NPI Profile for
AHMAD B. ABDULKARIM

NPI Number
1386741676
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AHMAD B. ABDULKARIM
Credentials
MD, PHD
Primary location
1030 JEFFERSON AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38104-2127
Phone: (901) 521-8990 Fax: (901) 577-7367
2 Other location(s):
1018 Signature Glen Cir N Apt 302
Collierville, TN 38017-3078
Phone: (913) 220-7465
6027 Walnut Grove Rd Ste 203
Memphis, TN 38120-2127
Phone: (901) 226-5957
Mailing address
965 RIDGE LAKE BLVD STE 103
MEMPHIS, TN 38120-9446
Phone: (901) 227-3255 Fax: (901) 227-8591
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for AHMAD ABDULKARIM

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS KANSAS CITYMO34183015
OTHERFIRSTGUARDKS481950
MEDICAIDKS200264370A
MEDICAIDMO205930316
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 TN 36429

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.

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
AHMAD ABDULKARIM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      6019 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
      MEMPHIS, TN 38120
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
      7601 SOUTHCREST PARKWAY
      SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671

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