Karim Abdollahi, M.D.
Karim Abdollahi is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Laguna Beach, CA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karim Abdollahi, M.D. has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 36+ years, working in group practice. A Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery graduate since 1990, he brings 36+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 21% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
31862 Coast Hwy Suite 400, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6769
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better59.13%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+54 pts)
59.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
492
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
101
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
230
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Karim Abdollahi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Taxonomy: 207X00000X
Education & Training
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 1990)
Mailing address
Po Box 6974, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-6974
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 210011
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Karim Abdollahi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karim Abdollahi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Laguna Beach 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 Karim Abdollahi
Dr. Abdollahi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laguna Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 499-8226.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
31862 Coast Hwy Suite 400, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6769
Mailing Address
Po Box 6974, Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-6974
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