Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Effat Banikarim, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Alamogordo, NM

  • NPI 1538225610
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2474 Indian Wells RD
Alamogordo, NM 883103831
(505) 443-0339
fax (505) 434-5624

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 27, 2010
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #99-7
Medicaid
NM #H1455

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538225610. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,857
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$298,447
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 2,130 560 $85
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract 1,680 40 $4
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 737 427 $121
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 147 147 $107
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 73 72 $29
90674 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from cell cultures, preservative and antibiotic free 56 56 $33
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 34 12 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 250. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$124
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $59.09
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $40.34
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $24.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$124

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,879
Patients
1,375
Total drug cost
$153,269
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 1,226 206 $11,364
Lisinopril Generic 691 151 $5,481
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 570 125 $6,681
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 460 101 $3,397
Gabapentin Generic 439 99 $7,082
Metformin Hcl Generic 354 77 $2,875
Montelukast Sodium Generic 290 69 $3,251
Azithromycin Generic 285 205 $2,357
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 269 63 $3,640
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 257 24 $98,375

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Effat Banikarim's medical specialty?
Dr. Effat Banikarim practices Family Medicine Physician in Alamogordo, NM.
Where does Dr. Effat Banikarim practice?
Dr. Effat Banikarim practices at 2474 Indian Wells RD, Alamogordo, NM 883103831. Office phone: 5054430339.
What is Dr. Effat Banikarim's NPI?
Dr. Effat Banikarim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538225610, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Effat Banikarim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Effat Banikarim accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Effat Banikarim commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Test for allergy using allergenic extract (HCPCS 95004); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.