Altaf Karim, MD
Altaf Karim is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Shenandoah, TX with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Altaf Karim, MD has been part of the Shenandoah medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 42+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
296
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
466
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,582
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $356k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$38 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Altaf Karim's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 19, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
42 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
9201 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3222
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Altaf Karim
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Altaf Karim for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shenandoah required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Altaf Karim
NPI records show Dr. Karim as active with telehealth listed in Shenandoah, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 658-3600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Altaf Karim
Practice Location
1890 Research Forest Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77381-4566
Mailing Address
9201 Pinecroft Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380-3222
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