Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Susan Karam, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1871938084
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4023
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 6, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #310010
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871938084. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
273
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$22,838
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 128 | 100 | $93 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 65 | 34 | $34 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 44 | 33 | $91 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 36 | 36 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 101 peers in New Orleans Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 70. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$884
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulet Corporation | 3 | $620.00 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $245.98 | |
| Beta Bionics, INC. | 1 | $17.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,733
Patients
489
Total drug cost
$1,105,881
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 280 | 90 | $4,066 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 253 | 50 | $317,183 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 180 | 43 | $206,104 |
| Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) | Brand | 152 | 33 | $195,147 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 128 | 33 | $175,246 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 116 | 41 | $710 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 93 | 21 | $7,709 |
| Methimazole | Generic | 88 | 27 | $1,164 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 80 | 25 | $612 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 75 | 30 | $90,762 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Susan Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Susan Karam practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Susan Karam practice?
Dr. Susan Karam practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Office phone: 5048424023.
What is Dr. Susan Karam's NPI?
Dr. Susan Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871938084, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Susan Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Susan Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Susan Karam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (HCPCS 95251); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.