DR. JOSEPH KARAM M.D.
NPI 1174866917
Orthopaedic Surgery in Chicago, IL
About Dr. Joseph Karam M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JOSEPH KARAM M.D. (NPI 1174866917) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036150734) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
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
Dr. Joseph Karam M.d. 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 4
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.
University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, ILAbbott Northwestern Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MNPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHICAGO, IL 60612
CHICAGO, IL 60612
CHICAGO, IL 60612
CHICAGO, IL 60612
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 Joseph Karam's NPI number?
The NPI number for Joseph Karam is 1174866917. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2013.
Where is Joseph Karam located?
Joseph Karam practices at 835 S Wolcott Ave Room E-270, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 996-9858.
What is Joseph Karam's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Joseph Karam enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Joseph Karam 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.
Is Joseph Karam affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Joseph Karam is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Joseph Karam was last updated on November 15, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
