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Endocrinology

Zulekha I. Karim, DO

Works at hospitals in West Islip, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Zulekha I. Karim, DO is an endocrinologist at 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794. Phone: (631) 444-0580. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Zulekha I. Karim had 73 Original Medicare patients and 96 services. NPI 1861812844. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 100 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (631) 444‑0580
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
  • Group practice: Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation
  • Medical school: New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Zulekha I. Karim, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Zulekha I. Karim accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zulekha I. Karim 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 Zulekha I. Karim see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 96 services for Zulekha I. Karim. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Zulekha I. Karim's NPI number?
1861812844. 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 Zulekha I. Karim, 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 patients73
Services billed to Medicare96
Different services or procedures8
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients68

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)25 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)16 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease37%
  • Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Zulekha I. Karim works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zulekha I. Karim 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Zulekha I. Karim is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Zulekha I. Karim as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation428 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Stony Brook

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stony Brook, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Stony Brook Internists University Faculty Practice Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolNew York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861812844
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians