Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karim El-Kersh, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Louisville, KY
- NPI 1659681351
- Accepts Medicare
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
550 S Jackson St # A3R40, Ambulatory Care Building
Louisville, KY 402021622
(502) 852-5841 - Mailing address
-
755 E McDowell RD
Phoenix, AZ 850062506
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 20, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #69973
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659681351. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
522
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$22,524
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94375 |
Test to measure rate of airflow | 85 | 81 | $13 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 85 | 85 | $8 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 78 | 78 | $11 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 73 | 38 | $111 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 56 | 56 | $21 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 36 | $90 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 28 | 28 | $10 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 25 | 25 | $161 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 23 | 20 | $8 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 15 | 14 | $110 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$45,773
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 23 | $18,647.67 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 9 | $17,822.93 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 13 | $9,204.77 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. | 1 | $76.77 | |
| Sandoz Inc. | 1 | $21.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
211
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,936,789
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil Citrate | Generic | 51 | 0 | $12,327 |
| Tadalafil | Generic | 46 | 0 | $74,716 |
| Tyvaso Dpi (Treprostinil) | Brand | 42 | 0 | $989,187 |
| Opsumit (Macitentan) | Brand | 31 | 0 | $403,784 |
| Adempas (Riociguat) | Brand | 16 | 0 | $237,127 |
| Ambrisentan | Generic | 13 | 0 | $36,204 |
| Uptravi (Selexipag) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $183,445 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karim El-Kersh's medical specialty?
Dr. Karim El-Kersh practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Karim El-Kersh practice?
Dr. Karim El-Kersh practices at 550 S Jackson St # A3R40, Louisville, KY 402021622. Office phone: 5028525841.
What is Dr. Karim El-Kersh's NPI?
Dr. Karim El-Kersh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659681351, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karim El-Kersh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karim El-Kersh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karim El-Kersh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to measure rate of airflow (HCPCS 94375); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.