CHRIS S KARAS MD
NPI 1174781587
Neurological Surgery in Columbus, OH
About Chris S Karas Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHRIS S KARAS MD (NPI 1174781587) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.098223) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2003).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Chris S Karas Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, OHMemorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Marysville, OHPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43215 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Chris Karas's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chris Karas is 1174781587. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2008.
Where is Chris Karas located?
Chris Karas practices at 285 E State St Suite 430, Columbus, OH 43215. The listed phone number is (614) 566-9777.
What is Chris Karas's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.
Is Chris Karas enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chris Karas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
What insurance does Chris Karas accept?
Health plans from CareSource, MedMutual, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance list Chris Karas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Chris Karas affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Chris Karas is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center and Memorial Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chris Karas was last updated on January 5, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
