Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Altman, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · West Hollywood, CA

  • NPI 1518912211
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8733 Beverly Bl, 404
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 659-8451
fax (310) 659-6620

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 17, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G56064
Medicaid
CA #00G560640

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518912211. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,561
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$345,050
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,307 251 $125
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 288 147 $194
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 218 104 $83
95819 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 201 194 $60
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 190 188 $182
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 145 145 $237
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 81 55 $98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 60 48 $137
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 50 28 $110
95911 Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 21 19 $236

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in West Hollywood Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 153. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$583
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 4 $128.57
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $117.75
Eisai INC. 3 $81.45
Sk Life Science, INC. 2 $62.88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $37.13
Argenx US, INC. 1 $35.78
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $31.41
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $30.80
Neurelis, INC. 1 $30.27
Lundbeck LLC 1 $27.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$583

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
550
Patients
89
Total drug cost
$26,907
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Galantamine Hbr Generic 90 24 $7,758
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 60 16 $2,498
Gabapentin Generic 55 19 $1,006
Memantine Hcl Generic 55 15 $3,857
Donepezil Hcl Generic 37 0 $970
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 32 15 $304
Primidone Generic 29 0 $1,506
Galantamine ER (Galantamine Hbr) Brand 27 0 $2,340
Mirtazapine Generic 27 0 $255
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 27 0 $338

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Altman's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Altman practices Neurology Physician in West Hollywood, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Altman practice?
Dr. Karen Altman practices at 8733 Beverly Bl, West Hollywood, CA 90048. Office phone: 3106598451.
What is Dr. Karen Altman's NPI?
Dr. Karen Altman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518912211, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Altman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Altman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Altman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.