Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kareem Tawfik, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otology & Neurotology Physician · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1265799274
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372324231
(615) 936-2000
Mailing address
3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #60871

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265799274. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
348
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$39,905
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 154 111 $90
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 57 43 $28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 52 $62
69930 Insertion of cochlear device 12 11 $1,143
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 12 11 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in this city , average services per provider: 94. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
81
Patients
20
Total drug cost
$5,522
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth) Brand 28 20 $3,581
Ofloxacin Generic 15 0 $858
Azelastine Hcl Generic 14 0 $356
Diazepam Generic 12 0 $34
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 12 0 $693

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kareem Tawfik's medical specialty?
Dr. Kareem Tawfik practices Otolaryngology Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Kareem Tawfik practice?
Dr. Kareem Tawfik practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372324231. Office phone: 6159362000.
What is Dr. Kareem Tawfik's NPI?
Dr. Kareem Tawfik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265799274, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kareem Tawfik accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kareem Tawfik accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kareem Tawfik commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.