Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tarek Karam, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lancaster, CA

  • NPI 1467081190
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
615 W Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 935347211
(833) 574-2273

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2025
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A187784

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467081190. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$391
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $249.17
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 2 $142.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$391

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
121
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$4,194
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 31 17 $1,747
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 18 0 $646
Gabapentin Generic 18 0 $606
Losartan Potassium Generic 17 0 $433
Benazepril Hcl Generic 15 0 $327
Famotidine Generic 11 0 $273
Metformin Hcl Generic 11 0 $162

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tarek Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Tarek Karam practices Nephrology Physician in Lancaster, CA.
Where does Dr. Tarek Karam practice?
Dr. Tarek Karam practices at 615 W Avenue L, Lancaster, CA 935347211. Office phone: 8335742273.
What is Dr. Tarek Karam's NPI?
Dr. Tarek Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467081190, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tarek Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tarek Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.