Karl Herman, M.D.
Karl Herman, M.D. is an Internal Medicine Physician in Providence, RI, registered under NPI 1003253063.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Providence, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 5, 2026. Parking is available about 712 ft away. The nearest transit stop is 0.20 mi away, served by Hope before Overhill. A pharmacy sits 0.20 mi from the entrance (CVS Pharmacy), which helps if you leave with a prescription. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.30 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 211 ft ~1 min
Parking 444 ft ~2 min
Parking 712 ft ~3 min
Coffee Seven Stars Bakery 908 ft ~4 min
820 Hope Street, Providence 02906
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:00; Sa,Su 07:00-18:00
Grocery Not Just Spices South Asian Foods 927 ft ~4 min
Restaurant Not Just Snacks 1,017 ft ~4 min
Transit Hope after Lauriston 0.20 mi ~4 min
Transit Hope after Overhill 0.20 mi ~5 min
Transit Hope before Overhill 0.20 mi ~5 min
Pharmacy CVS Pharmacy 0.20 mi ~5 min
799 Hope Street, 02906
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:30, 14:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-20:00; Su 10:00-13:30, 14:00-18:00
Convenience Speedway 0.21 mi ~5 min
Coffee Cafe Zoey 0.22 mi ~5 min
Gas station Speedway 0.22 mi ~5 min
Restaurant Gourmet House 0.22 mi ~5 min
787 Hope Street, Providence 02906
Su-Th 10:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00
Restaurant Wara Wara 0.23 mi ~5 min
776 Hope Street, Providence 02906
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
Gas station Sunoco 0.27 mi ~6 min
Gas station Shell 0.27 mi ~6 min
Convenience Cumberland Farms 0.29 mi ~6 min
Coffee Little Sister 0.30 mi ~6 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| MD15316 | RI | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
This provider holds licence MD15316 issued in RI. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 0840417259
- Enrollment ID
- I20160803000113
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003253063 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | May 31, 2013 |
| Last updated | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Practice address |
164 SUMMIT AVE FAIN BLDG. Providence, RI 02906 (401) 793-4489 Fax (401) 793-4047 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Sum = 47 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 3 · actual last digit = 3
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.