Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karim Merchant, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1851852354
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933064018
(661) 326-2000
fax (351) 200-8293

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 29, 2025
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #125.074202

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851852354. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$277
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Cook Incorporated 1 $277.38

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$277

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
30
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,319
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 17 0 $792
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 13 0 $528

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karim Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Karim Merchant practices Internal Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Karim Merchant practice?
Dr. Karim Merchant practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933064018. Office phone: 6613262000.
What is Dr. Karim Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Karim Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851852354, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karim Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karim Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.