Dr. Karim Chamie, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Chamie
Dr. Karim Chamie is a surgical oncology physician in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chamie performed 7,388 Medicare services across 1,246 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chamie received a total of $173,718 from 29 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 150 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgical oncology physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chamie is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCG treatment for bladder cancer | 4,446 | $2 | $13 |
| Injection, gemcitabine hydrochloride, not otherwise specified, 200 mg | 660 | $3 | $726 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
429 | $76 | $508 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
323 | $77 | $600 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
322 | $3 | $36 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
306 | $209 | $1,125 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
200 | $108 | $858 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
184 | $4 | $35 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
133 | $137 | $1,085 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
110 | $154 | $960 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
43 | $10 | $150 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 39 | $188 | $1,360 |
| Bladder tumor removal via endoscope This procedure involves using an endoscope to destroy or remove a large growth from the bladder. |
22 | $326 | $2,595 |
| Surgical removal of prostate and lymph nodes This procedure involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope. |
20 | $1,023 | $11,527 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
20 | $21 | $173 |
| Endoscopic removal of bladder or urethra growth, 2.0-5.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 2.0 and 5.0 centimeters. |
19 | $217 | $1,915 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
17 | $93 | $864 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
16 | $20 | $95 |
| Bladder procedure using endoscope A procedure performed on the bladder using an endoscope, which is a thin, flexible tube with a camera used to view the inside of the organ. |
15 | $1,560 | $7,749 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
14 | $107 | $4,013 |
| Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy or pyeloscopy A diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the bladder, urethra, and ureter or kidney. |
14 | $240 | $2,005 |
| Partial kidney removal using endoscope Surgical removal of part of the kidney through a small incision using an endoscope. This minimally invasive technique allows for targeted tissue removal without large open incisions. |
13 | $1,142 | $9,860 |
| Telephone or internet assessment, 11-20 minutes A remote consultation conducted via telephone or internet that includes verbal discussion and a written report, lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $25 | $153 |
| Bladder/urethra growth removal via endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm This procedure uses an endoscope to destroy or remove a growth from the bladder or urethra that measures between 0.5 and 2.0 centimeters. |
11 | $197 | $1,630 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
The majority of payments (77%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for surgical oncology physician in CA.
Geographic Context
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Chamie is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 2% of CA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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