Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lily Romero Karam, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1801318258
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6550 Fannin, Sm 1001
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 441-5114
fax (713) 790-3023
Additional location
6410 Fannin St, Suite 450
Houston, TX 770305389
(713) 486-3100
fax (713) 512-2246
Additional location
6550 Fannin St Ste 1101
Houston, TX 770302740
(713) 441-4447
fax (713) 790-6033
Mailing address
6550 Fannin St Ste 1101
Houston, TX 770302740

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 10, 2023
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #T4674

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801318258. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
250
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$46,883
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 150 77 $182
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 71 71 $224
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 29 25 $130

In context: peer comparison

Among 35 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,499. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$737
Transactions
38
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 18 $276.37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 5 $96.88
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 3 $93.26
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $81.42
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 3 $79.18
Amgen Inc. 3 $66.65
Kyowa Kirin, Inc. 1 $26.61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $17.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$682
Education
$55

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
469
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$71,947
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 147 49 $1,763
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 51 19 $2,732
Celecoxib Generic 39 0 $777
Gabapentin Generic 38 16 $402
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 38 13 $1,080
Leflunomide Generic 26 0 $3,302
Allopurinol Generic 24 0 $277
Alendronate Sodium Generic 19 0 $134
Sulfasalazine Generic 17 0 $295
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 16 0 $1,643

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lily Romero Karam's medical specialty?
Dr. Lily Romero Karam practices Rheumatology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Lily Romero Karam practice?
Dr. Lily Romero Karam practices at 6550 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030. Office phone: 7134415114.
What is Dr. Lily Romero Karam's NPI?
Dr. Lily Romero Karam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801318258, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lily Romero Karam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lily Romero Karam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lily Romero Karam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.