Quick answers
- Does Karam C. Kaushik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karam C. Kaushik accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karam C. Kaushik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Karam C. Kaushik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karam C. Kaushik's NPI number?
- 1144650318. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karam C. Kaushik, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)22 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)20 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)11 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
Hospitals where Karam C. Kaushik works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karam C. Kaushik at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Elmhurst Hospital CenterElmhurst, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330128
Practice locations
Addresses where Karam C. Kaushik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7901 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373 (718) 334‑4000
- 8268 164th StJamaica, NY 11432 (718) 883‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karam C. Kaushik as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation571 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Elmhurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144650318 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians