Altaf Karim, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in The Woodlands, TX

Altaf Karim, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in The Woodlands, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Memorial Hermann Medical Group and his current practice location is 9201 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (281) 297-6332.

Altaf Karim is licensed to practice in Texas (license number J7534) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063509008.

Contact Information

Altaf Karim, MD
9201 Pinecroft Dr,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3222
(281) 297-6332
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAltaf Karim
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience40 Years
Location9201 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Altaf Karim graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063509008
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/08/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527253665
  • Enrollment ID: I20101115000436

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Altaf Karim such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063509008NPI-NPPES
105664002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine J7534 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Hermann Hospital SystemHouston, TXHospital
Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalThe woodlands, TXHospital
St Luke's The Woodlands HospitalThe woodlands, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Memorial Hermann Medical Group7012008360590

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Entity NameMemorial Hermann Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003985102
PECOS PAC ID: 7012008360
Enrollment ID: O20070801000368

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Altaf Karim, MD
9201 Pinecroft Dr,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3222

Ph: (281) 297-6332
Altaf Karim, MD
9201 Pinecroft Dr,
The Woodlands, TX 77380-3222

Ph: (281) 297-6332

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Faisal Khan, M.D.
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Practice Location: 17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX 77384
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Chacko Alexander, M.D.
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