Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chafic Karam, M.D.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neuromuscular Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Portland, OR

  • NPI 1326200163
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8
Portland, OR 972394501
(503) 494-7772

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 12, 2016
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Oregon #MD174819
Medicaid
MN #ENROLLED

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326200163. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
545
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$49,001
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 118 91 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 91 73 $101
95937 Testing of nerve-muscle junction 44 23 $36
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 42 29 $19
95911 Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 33 33 $134
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 32 32 $139
95912 Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies 27 27 $161
95923 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function 24 24 $46
95924 Testing of autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) nervous system function, at least 5 minutes of tilt 24 24 $90
95913 Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies 22 21 $191

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in this city , average services per provider: 266. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$135,495
Transactions
116
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 55 $51,896.50
ARGENX US, INC. 26 $32,367.95
GENZYME CORPORATION 12 $15,291.79
AstraZeneca UK Limited 4 $9,397.50
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc. 3 $5,121.12
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $3,999.94
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $3,245.00
UCB, Inc. 4 $2,998.60
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $2,982.53
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 1 $2,500.00
Amgen Inc. 1 $2,200.00
SANOFI US SERVICES INC. 1 $1,286.00
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $1,171.15
Octapharma USA, Inc. 1 $1,000.00
Genentech, Inc. 1 $36.94

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$72,489
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$45,783
Travel and Lodging
$14,115
Food and Beverage
$2,108
Honoraria
$1,000

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
183
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$1,117,630
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 53 14 $2,215
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 23 0 $574
Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) Brand 20 0 $38
Onpattro (Patisiran Sodium,lipid Complex) Brand 18 0 $513,606
Famotidine (Famotidine/Pf) Brand 17 0 $18
Gammagard Liquid (Immun Glob G(Igg)/Gly/Iga Ov50) Brand 14 0 $451,625
Privigen (Immun Glob G(Igg)/Pro/Iga 0-50) Brand 14 0 $149,368
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 13 0 $181
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 11 0 $5

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chafic Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Chafic Karam practices Neurology Physician in Portland, OR.
Where does Dr. Chafic Karam practice?
Dr. Chafic Karam practices at 3303 Sw Bond Ave Ste 8, Portland, OR 972394501. Office phone: 5034947772.
What is Dr. Chafic Karam's NPI?
Dr. Chafic Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326200163, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chafic Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chafic Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chafic Karam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS 95886); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing of nerve-muscle junction (HCPCS 95937). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.