Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kareem Yostos, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lompoc, CA

  • NPI 1568475077
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 E Ocean Ave
Lompoc, CA 934367092
(804) 320-3911

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A17711

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568475077. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,395
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$165,080
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 629 221 $81
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 283 247 $119
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 166 84 $123
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 158 58 $217
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 115 110 $178
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 31 29 $130
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 13 13 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Lompoc Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
142
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$16,396
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 25 20 $431
Cephalexin Generic 21 18 $375
Prednisone Generic 17 15 $41
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 0 $8,956
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 15 0 $6,277
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 14 11 $123
Azithromycin Generic 12 12 $51
Carvedilol Generic 12 0 $55
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 11 0 $87

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kareem Yostos's medical specialty?
Dr. Kareem Yostos practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lompoc, CA.
Where does Dr. Kareem Yostos practice?
Dr. Kareem Yostos practices at 1515 E Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 934367092. Office phone: 8043203911.
What is Dr. Kareem Yostos's NPI?
Dr. Kareem Yostos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568475077, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kareem Yostos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kareem Yostos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kareem Yostos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.