Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jose Karam, MD

Urology Physician (CMS: Urology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1902000797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2013
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208800000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N8671
Medicaid
TX #311581801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902000797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$26,390
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 48 48 $184
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 18 18 $135
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 17 17 $59
50230 Removal of kidney, lymph nodes, and/or blood clot from major vein with partial removal of ureter 11 11 $1,284

In context: peer comparison

Among 50 peers in Houston Urology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,585
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 7 $2,506.42
Medtronic, INC. 1 $78.12

By nature of payment

Education
$1,500
Travel and Lodging
$1,006
Food and Beverage
$78

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Jose Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Jose Karam practices Urology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Jose Karam practice?
Dr. Jose Karam practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Jose Karam's NPI?
Dr. Jose Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902000797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jose Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jose Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jose Karam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.