Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Tariq Abdelkarim, M.D.
Internal Medicine · Hillsdale, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Abdelkarim
Dr. Tariq Abdelkarim is an internal medicine specialist in Hillsdale, MI, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abdelkarim performed 4,407 Medicare services across 2,392 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abdelkarim received a total of $20,477 from 81 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1372 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Abdelkarim 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in MI
$20,477 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,407
Medicare services
Top 3% in MI for internal medicine
2,392
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~232 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
825 | $60 | $125 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
709 | $1 | $3 |
| 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. |
521 | $75 | $150 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
294 | $60 | $102 |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less This service covers the final day of hospital care when the patient is being discharged. It includes coordination of care and instructions for the patient within a time frame of 30 minutes or less. |
219 | $62 | $138 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
213 | $93 | $150 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
130 | $127 | $274 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
128 | $125 | $245 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
120 | $93 | $190 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
113 | $10 | $40 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
112 | $33 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
112 | $28 | $29 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
88 | $0 | $3 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
77 | $6 | $17 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
72 | $42 | $113 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
60 | $26 | $117 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
59 | $39 | $114 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
57 | $6 | $6 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
55 | $35 | $125 |
| Lung volume test using gas dilution or washout A test that measures the amount of air in your lungs by using a gas dilution or washout method. |
53 | $31 | $89 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
48 | $9 | $25 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, low complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an established patient with straightforward or low-level medical decision making. The visit requires at least 25 minutes of time spent on the day of service. |
47 | $38 | $56 |
| 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. |
44 | $65 | $175 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
37 | $36 | $65 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
27 | $76 | $198 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
23 | $22 | $64 |
| Retinal imaging with remote physician review This procedure involves imaging the retina followed by a remote review of the images by a physician. |
20 | $17 | $60 |
| Methylprednisolone acetate injection, 80 mg An injection of 80 mg of methylprednisolone acetate, a corticosteroid medication. |
18 | $7 | $18 |
| Bone density scan (DEXA) A test that uses low-dose X-rays to measure bone mineral density in the hip, pelvis, and spine. It helps assess bone strength and risk of fractures. |
16 | $34 | $94 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
16 | $2 | $6 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
16 | $141 | $421 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
15 | $39 | $90 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
14 | $10 | $41 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
13 | $11 | $30 |
| 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. |
13 | $111 | $222 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
12 | $16 | $45 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
11 | $47 | $110 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
25.9% medium
73.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,477
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,925/year across 7 years
Top 5% in MI for internal medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
81
Companies
1,372
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$19,831 (96.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$587 (2.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$60 (0.3%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,623
2023
$3,196
2022
$3,322
2021
$3,034
2020
$2,503
2019
$2,404
2018
$2,396
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,034
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$278
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$257
Novo Nordisk Inc
$245
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$232
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$169
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$164
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$151
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$129
Genentech USA, Inc.
$117
Amgen Inc.
$88
ABBVIE INC.
$86
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$76
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$67
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$61
Insmed, Inc.
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$49
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
UCB, Inc.
$34
United Therapeutics Corporation
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Exact Sciences Corporation
$15
Electromed, Inc.
$14
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.3% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$3,533
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$2,136
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,775
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,274
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,105
Insmed, Inc.
$694
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$573
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$571
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$522
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$511
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$394
AbbVie Inc.
$392
Genentech USA, Inc.
$365
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$355
Allergan Inc.
$339
Lilly USA, LLC
$328
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$320
Amgen Inc.
$268
Mallinckrodt LLC
$239
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$236
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$233
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$232
United Therapeutics Corporation
$205
Electromed, Inc.
$185
ITI, Inc.
$183
Allergan, Inc.
$177
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$161
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$156
GENZYME CORPORATION
$154
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$153
ABBVIE INC.
$146
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$129
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$123
Dexcom, Inc.
$122
PFIZER INC.
$115
Eisai Inc.
$110
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$108
Grifols USA, LLC
$106
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$103
Inogen, Inc.
$93
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$93
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$86
AbbVie, Inc.
$74
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$65
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$63
Boston Scientific Corporation
$61
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$61
Baxter Healthcare
$60
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$56
Corcept Therapeutics
$55
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$51
DEXCOM, INC.
$50
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$45
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$44
ConvaTec Inc.
$44
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$37
USWM, LLC
$35
UCB, Inc.
$34
Insulet Corporation
$32
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$30
Abbott Laboratories
$25
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$22
Resmed Corp
$22
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$20
EISAI INC.
$18
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$18
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$17
Bioventus LLC
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$14
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$14
ADMA BioManufacturing LLC
$13
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc
$13
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC
$12
Shire North American Group Inc
$11
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$11
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 36.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (97%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for internal medicine in MI.
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
32.9
County median income
$60,869
Nearest hospital
HILLSDALE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
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. Abdelkarim is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of MI peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Abdelkarim experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Abdelkarim performed 825 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Abdelkarim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Abdelkarim received a total of $20,477 from 81 companies across 1,372 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Abdelkarim's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Hillsdale?
Dr. Abdelkarim's average Medicare payment per service is $50. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Abdelkarim) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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