Karam M Obeid, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Karam M Obeid is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MN can see Karam M Obeid, M.D. in person in Minneapolis or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Minneapolis area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202381.72/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better69%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-13.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
92
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
155
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $529k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Karam M Obeid
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karam M Obeid for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Minneapolis 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 Karam M Obeid
Dr. Obeid is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 672-7422.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karam M Obeid
Practice Location
909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455-4800
Mailing Address
909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455-4800
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