Dr Abdul Karim Garuba, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Matthews, NC

Dr Abdul Karim Garuba, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine" physician in Matthews, North Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Polyclinic Medical Center Inc and his current practice location is 9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400, Matthews, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (704) 844-8971.

Dr Abdul Karim Garuba is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 200001378) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063483113.

Contact Information

Dr Abdul Karim Garuba, MD
9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400,
Matthews, NC 28105-9704
(704) 844-8971
(704) 844-8972

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Abdul Karim Garuba
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400, Matthews, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Abdul Karim Garuba graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063483113
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/08/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032175583
  • Enrollment ID: I20041210000823

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Abdul Karim Garuba such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063483113NPI-NPPES
89132MMMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0200XInternal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine 200001378 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterMatthews, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Polyclinic Medical Center Inc39715693282

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Abdul Karim Garuba allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePolyclinic Medical Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821059650
PECOS PAC ID: 3971569328
Enrollment ID: O20041207000812

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Abdul Karim Garuba is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Abdul Karim Garuba, MD
3030 Senna Dr,
Matthews, NC 28105-6726

Ph: (704) 844-8971
Dr Abdul Karim Garuba, MD
9705 Northeast Pkwy Ste 400,
Matthews, NC 28105-9704

Ph: (704) 844-8971

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