Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(619) 272-0400San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 18+ years, working in independent practice. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Diego area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have anxiety, mood disorders, and depression. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.67/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Diego18+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1635dNPPES updated 2021-12-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9095 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 250, San Diego, CA 92108-1699

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

76.67/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.9 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

28

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

113

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+39%)71%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
50%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
50%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Schizophrenia
47%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-26%)44%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$376 received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 1, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

15 Ilahee Ln Ste 150, Chico, CA 95973-7205

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190019

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karim Galal Lotfy Mohammed for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to San Diego 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 Galal Lotfy Mohammed

NPI records show Dr. Lotfy Mohammed as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 272-0400.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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