Karam Al-Issa, M.D.
Hematology · Internal Medicine · Medical Oncology (CMS) · Indianapolis, IN
At a glance
535 Barnhill Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5116
NPPES record updated Sep 27, 2021. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Medicare & insurance
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535 Barnhill DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5116
Additional reported practice locations
9500 Euclid AveCleveland, OH 441950001
Phone: 2164442200 11725 Illinois St Ste 565
Carmel, IN 460323011
Phone: 3176885250
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Not reported in this file
- Graduation year
- 2013
- CMS specialties
- Hematology · Internal Medicine · Medical Oncology
CMS reports telehealth services for this clinician. Confirm current services and availability with the practice.
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Indiana University Health Indianapolis, IN
- Indiana University Health North Hospital Carmel, IN
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
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No displayed procedure-category record in this release. This does not mean the clinician performs no procedures.
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Reported clinician measures
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Published clinical measures
- Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
- 26%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Lower rates indicate better performance for this inverse measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_001_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 253.
- Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
- 62%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_039_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 197.
- Advance Care Plan
- 74%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_047_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 684.
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- Controlling High Blood Pressure
- 75%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_236_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 532.
Source: PY 2024 Clinician Public Reporting: MIPS Measures and Attestations · Published Sep 10, 2026.
Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consulting fee | $5,445.00 |
| Services other than consulting | $3,477.38 |
| Food and beverage | $2,489.36 |
| Travel and lodging | $1,053.41 |
| Education | $35.99 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| PFIZER INC. | $10,545.83 |
| NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION | $260.76 |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE, LLC. | $201.13 |
| MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC | $200.82 |
| ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP | $187.32 |
| ASTELLAS PHARMA US INC | $122.98 |
| JANSSEN BIOTECH, INC. | $91.14 |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | $70.24 |
| Other reporting companies | $820.92 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Hematology · Internal Medicine · Medical Oncology (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 207RH0003X
- Enumeration date
- May 29, 2015
- Record updated
- Sep 27, 2021
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207R00000X
License reported: 01080058A IN
390200000X
207RH0003X · Primary
License reported: 01080058A IN
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Practice location
535 Barnhill DrIndianapolis, IN 46202-5116
- Phone
- (317) 948-6942
Mailing address
250 N SHADELAND AVEINDIANAPOLIS, IN 462194959
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