Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karim Shafi, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1548765266
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6445 Main St Ste 2500
Houston, TX 770301502
(713) 441-9000
fax (713) 790-2058
Additional location
535 E 70Th St
New York, NY 100214898
(212) 606-1000
Additional location
444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901
Los Angeles, CA 900484174
(310) 423-9718
fax (310) 248-7399

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #V3429 · California #A185059

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548765266. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$3,959
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, INC. 18 $2,366.02
Medtronic, INC. 8 $691.87
Heron Therapeutics, INC. 2 $348.00
Alphatec Spine, INC 1 $164.02
LifeNet Health 1 $126.53
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 2 $104.00
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $83.25
Si-Bone, INC. 1 $46.16
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $29.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,306
Travel and Lodging
$1,488
Education
$164

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$238
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 12 $79
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 12 $159

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karim Shafi's medical specialty?
Dr. Karim Shafi practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Karim Shafi practice?
Dr. Karim Shafi practices at 6445 Main St Ste 2500, Houston, TX 770301502. Office phone: 7134419000.
What is Dr. Karim Shafi's NPI?
Dr. Karim Shafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548765266, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karim Shafi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karim Shafi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.