Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Samer Kareem, Mb.BS
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Buffalo, NY
- NPI 1548799190
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.0 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 142153098
(716) 898-5001 - Mailing address
-
908 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 208
North Tonawanda, NY 141202019
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #303843
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548799190. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
536
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$51,903
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 233 | 48 | $102 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 165 | 73 | $95 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 109 | 32 | $77 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 12 | $119 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 12 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Buffalo Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$29
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 5 | $29.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
295
Patients
81
Total drug cost
$21,165
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 48 | 23 | $494 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 47 | 16 | $669 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 28 | 16 | $313 |
| Fludrocortisone Acetate | Generic | 23 | 0 | $248 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 22 | 0 | $324 |
| Valganciclovir Hcl | Generic | 22 | 13 | $4,638 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 17 | 0 | $247 |
| Atovaquone | Generic | 14 | 0 | $13,563 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 14 | 13 | $115 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $124 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Samer Kareem's medical specialty?
Dr. Samer Kareem practices Nephrology Physician in Buffalo, NY.
Where does Dr. Samer Kareem practice?
Dr. Samer Kareem practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 142153098. Office phone: 7168985001.
What is Dr. Samer Kareem's NPI?
Dr. Samer Kareem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548799190, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samer Kareem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samer Kareem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samer Kareem 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 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.